John offered little to trouble Rees

Rees, 26, took his record to 25-0 (13 KOs) with an easy, eight-round, 79-72 points win over Chill John at Newport Sports Centre on Saturday.

"I didn't use my jab enough in the fight," complained Rees, who is trained by Enzo Calzaghe.

But the Welshman is keen to move his often troubled career forward and he sees Khan as the ideal vehicle.

"I need a new challenge and I want a big title fight," said Rees.

"I would really like to fight Khan in 2007, it would be a great fight and I can beat him.

"I can box 100% better than I did on Saturday - I got involved in his kind of fight, which was a mistake."

Weight problems cost Rees a world title shot in 2004, while injury and ill-discipline have also held him back.

Enzo Calzaghe could have dropped me a long-time ago but he knows I have the ability to be a champion Gavin Rees

"My record speaks for itself, I want a world title, I've missed many chances," said Rees.

"I need to keep improving and winning to keep myself in the frame when an opportunity comes along, but my confidence has never been a problem - I haven't lost for 11 years.

"I want to prove Enzo right for the faith he has shown in me.