Quote Originally Posted by emma
Amir Khan believes "there is no doubt" that he would have struck gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics had he not turned professional last year.

The 19-year-old lightweight, from Bolton, who claimed silver in Athens two years ago, said: "If I had stayed amateur I would definitely have won the 2008 Olympics. If I had gone to Beijing, there is no doubt I definitely would have won the gold medal easily.

"I was only 17 in Athens but now I'm stronger and physically and mentally getting better as a fighter. I don't think there would have been any doubt that I would have won the gold medal."

Khan, who has set his sights on becoming a world champion after winning all eight of his fights since turning professional, added: "I could be a professional champion by the time the Olympics come around and that was the chance we decided to take.

"I know I can win a world title and if I do that before the 2008 Olympics it will prove it was the right decision (to go professional). I know I can do it. It's 2006 now and I can easily win a world title within two years."

Khan hopes to take on former amateur opponent Craig Watson in his next fight at the Bolton Arena on September 2.

The WBU title has his name written all over it.