A keen Bolton supporter, Amir took time out from training to give us his thoughts on England's hopes, The Trotters and his World Cup memories...

Hi everyone!

I have always liked to watch football since my uncle took me to Burnden Park when I was about eight years old.

I remember all the kids used to run up and down the steps of the Manchester Road Family Stand - they were the cheapest tickets. It was a great experience as Bolton were a good side then in the Third Division.

I am not bad at football, but my boxing is better. I play five-a-side with my mates about once a week. I am a goal hanger who just stands and shoots - my mates always have a go at me but I threaten them, only for a joke, and they let me do what I want!

I never dreamed of playing professional football, only boxing, as that is what I really wanted to do.

I don’t have a season ticket but I watch Bolton as much as I can. The board are great with me and Sam is the man, he is a great motivator.

The European games this season were great. I went to a couple of the away games and went in the stands. The Bolton fans are fantastic, they look after me and let me enjoy the games.

I think if Bolton had not had the blip after Christmas then they would have been in Europe and may have challenged for the Champions League spot.

I think England will do well at the World Cup and with a bit of luck they could make the final. I saw the game with Jamaica and they looked good. They have so many options.

Brazil is the team to watch out for and there are many players I am looking forward to seeing - Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Henry, Totti and Ballack to name a few.

I would love to be out in Germany, cheering on the team, but I am in training at the moment to fight on 8 July. Instead I will be chilling and watching the games with my mates. We have not decided where we will watch the games though.

The first World Cup I remember watching is France '98. I remember watching the penalties against Argentina. I was gutted. I remember Sol Campbell scored but it was disallowed. I had tears in my eyes.

Come on England - you can do it!

Amir will be back with TheFA.com next week as England's World Cup bid continues.

For more information about Amir, including details on his next fight, then click here for his official site.