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Promoter Frank Warren says "people are idiots" if they still think Amir Khan is ready for a world title shot after his victory over Willie Limond.

Khan, in his 13th fight as a pro, was floored by the Scot on his way to claiming the Commonwealth lightweight crown at London's 02 Arena.

"Amir's still got the L plates on," Warren told BBC Sport.

"He's still got a lot to learn. But that fight was better than having four or five fights against ordinary guys."

Khan, 20, said at the start of this year that he would be ready for a world title tilt within 18 months while some commentators had called for him to be moved along quicker.

But Warren said his charge needed to tighten up his technique after shipping plenty of punishment against the experienced Limond, who had lost just once in 27 encounters before Saturday.

"He won't be challenging for a world title in the next five or six fights, that's for sure," said Warren.

Full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6899689.stm

I watched the fight and I am slowly becoming a Khan fan, he showed great maturity on Sat, after getting knocked down in the 6th he looked stronger so overall well done Amir, good luck in all future bouts.