Khan content with coach

Amir Khan has praised the influence of his trainer Oliver Harrison in helping him make a smooth transition from amateur to professional boxing.

The 19-year-old has won all eight of his paid fights so far, six of them via stoppage, during an impressive first year since leaving the amateur ranks.

"Oliver is a great coach," he said. "I've kept a bit of the amateur style that he wanted me to keep and I think we work together well."

Khan's development has also been aided by stablemates such as British light-middleweight champion Jamie Moore, who also trains at Oliver's Gym in Salford.

"Jamie Moore trains in the same camp as us and we do a lot of training together," added Khan.

"He knows me, he watches me spar and gives me a few tips.

"He's British champion and has all that experience. In a way I'm following in his footsteps because I want to be a champion and win the title.

"It's good to have him in my corner, showing his support and being 100% behind me."