AMIR Khan is ready to be fast-tracked into major title contention after taking just 75 seconds to claim his fifth straight win with a dazzling performance in Nottingham.

Khan battered Belarusian Vitali Martynov to the canvas in quickfire fashion in what was supposed to be the sternest test yet of his professional credentials.

And his trainer Oliver Harrison insisted the 19-year-old is so good he is already equipped to take on and beat the best in the light-welterweight division.

Harrison said: "Amir is as good as it gets right now and I would happily put him in against any opponent right now and believe he would win.

"I have worked with boxers for a long time and I have never seen anything like it. He listens to everything I say and then he just goes out and does it."

Khan's step up to six-round standard turned into a rout as he made a mockery of pre-fight predictions of caution and blazed from his corner to attack the clearly nervous Martynov.

The challenger came to the ring with a solid record of 10 wins from his previous 11 contests and was expected to at least stretch the Olympic silver medallist over a couple of rounds.

But from the moment Khan pierced Martynov's weak guard with a straight left in the opening seconds it was evident another quick victory was on the cards.

And after stalking his opponent across the ring a dazzling left-right combination dumped Martynov heavily and despite his game attempts to clamber to his feet, referee Terry OConnor wisely waved it off.

Khan's quick learning curve now extends to Londons ExCel Arena on February 25 on the undercard of Danny Williams heavyweight title clash with Matt Skelton.

And the problem now facing Khan is finding opponents who are able to extend him through the rounds.

Khan said: "I could fight again next week the way I feel as I'm young and can recover a lot quicker.

"I'll take half a week off and then Ill be back in the gym. I trained the hardest ever for this fight, the lad was bigger than me but I was ready for him."

Khan's victory may not have eased the worries of some critics such as former world champion Barry McGuigan that he carries his hands too low and could get caught by a more competent opponent.

But it certainly underlined his status as a true talent who goes far beyond the kind of hype that is already selling out arenas, wherever he goes.

And while Khan maintains he is only currently boxing to 60 per cent of his true potential he believes he is beginning to reap the benefits of his proper professional training.

Khan added: "I'm picking my shots a lot better now whereas as an amateur I fought according to the computer.

"I thought my hands were higher in this fight and I didn't get caught with any shots, but thats the way I fight. I am learning quite quick and I am not going to stop."