Last Updated: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:02
Amir Khan admits he will face a risky fight when he takes on unbeaten Colombian Breidis Prescott on Saturday night.
But the former Olympic silver medallist says it is the type of fight he needs to push him on towards a world title.
The big-hitting Prescott has won all of his 19 fights with 17 knockouts and, after being floored in his last spectacular bout, Khan knows the fight is a risk, but one he needs to take at this stage of his career.
"Its very risky," said the Commonwealth lightweight champion at his pre-fight press conference on Sky Sports News.
"It's a big step for me fighting an opponent with a big knockout percentage, he's undefeated just like myself and it's a 50-50 fight.
"It's going to be a tough fight on the night and the best man's going to win. I want to be a world champion at a young age so these are the fights I need.
"He's going to be strong - he's got the height advantage, he's got the reach advantage, but I've done my homework and I know how to deal with that.
"I've got my gameplan and I'm going to stick to that."