By Ben Dirs

Khan beat Frenchman Rachid Drilzane in his last fight

Amir Khan's next fight will be on the undercard of the Audley Harrison bill at Wembley Arena on 17 February.

Khan will fight at lightweight after winning the IBF inter-continental light welterweight crown earlier this month.

The Bolton star, 20, beat Frenchman Rachid Drilzane on points, but only after suffering a seventh-round knockdown at the hands of his opponent.

"It's only his 11th fight but there'll be big things happening for Amir in 2007," said promoter Frank Warren.

"It will be another part of his education to get him into a situation where he can fight for another title at lightweight within the next few fights.

"I was really pleased with his performance at the ExCel Arena a couple of weeks ago, he really boxed well.

It's good to take a few shots sometimes. If you go in the shower, you're going to get wet Amir Khan

"The one thing I was delighted with was that he showed he had stamina. It doesn't matter how good you are as a boxer, if you haven't got stamina, you could struggle.

"He's got a 10-rounder under his belt after just 10 fights which is very unusual for his weight division.

"We also learnt that he isn't a light welterweight, he is a lightweight and he'll continue to fight at lightweight.

"There are a few things that he and [trainer] Oliver Harrison will work on. He's still got a long, long way to go but he's doing an excellent job.

"There are times when he throws lots of shots when he could pick them a bit better, but that will come with experience.

Watson (right) eventually lost to Khan on points in 2005

"And more power will come when he picks his shots. He'll achieve his goals, I have never been so certain of something happening."

Khan was made to work hard for his win over Drilzane and took a standing count after a flash knockdown.

But his confidence has not been dented and he said his ambition is to be a world champion this time next year, although a British title shot is a more realistic target.

"I took a couple of shots [against Drilzane] and I can work on getting the left hand a bit higher," said Khan.

"But it's good to take a few shots sometimes, because if you don't and you get a big fight, you won't know what to do.

"As [former featherweight world champion] Barry McGuigan's says, if you go in the shower, you're going to get wet.

"I'm not perfect and it's good I've got things to work on because I'm not going to get bored in the gym.

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"But I know now I can go 10 rounds and hopefully in another five fights I'll be ready for the big ones.

"I think in another five or six fights I'll be strong at the weight and be used to doing 10 or 12 rounds."

One possible opponent for February is Manchester's Craig Watson, who dealt Khan his only amateur knockdown in 2005 before losing on points.

Watson is unbeaten in seven fights since turning professional and has been canvassing for a rematch.

"I would make that fight in a heartbeat, but Watson should phone me instead of the press," said Warren.