He has stated he didn't have much of an amateur career, coming on and off the sport for two years before turning professional at 18.
Amongst his boxing heroes are Muhammad Ali, Naseem Hamed, Junior Witter and Sugar Ray Leonard.
[1] Amar fought then undefeated prospect Dean Hickman at light-welterweight, only to lose the fight.
He later stated that he wanted to avenge his loss but at welterweight as light-welterweight was not a division he could healthily fight in.
[3] He later lost his English welterweight title to Lee Purdy,[1] and stated that dehydration was the cause of his loss and that he plans to move back up in weight.