Amir Khan summoned an explosive finish when it mattered to sink Denmark's Martin Kristjansen in round seven of their WBO lightweight title eliminator at the Bolton Arena.
Khan decked his brave opponent three times in a frenetic round before referee Mickey Vann had seen enough seven seconds from the end of the round, waving the contest off to give Khan his 17th straight win.
The Bolton fighter had been told to impress by promoter Frank Warren in order to land a world title crack later this and the 21-year-old responded with a competent performance which showed he still has a lot to learn.
Whether Warren is now confident enough to step up his claims for crack at WBO champion Nate Campbell, who stunned Juan Diaz to win the crown last month, remains to be seen.
But Khan certainly proved he is arguably the most explosive lightweight fighter on the planet in the way he smashed Kristjansen to the canvas from a big right hand then followed up ruthlessly to finish the job.
