Khan continues assault on title

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The Olympic silver medallist established a huge lead in the early rounds and showed his defensive capabilities and resilience to repel a late rally by the challenger.

Khan then confirmed he has high hopes for 2008, he said: "I've beaten a world class opponent and I want to become world champion this year."

The Bolton fighter aims to emulate Prince Naseem Hamed by winning a world title this year at the age of 21 - and on this performance, he is bang on track to fulfil his dream.

Khan had to go the full 12 rounds to successfully defend his Commonwealth lightweight title for the third time - but that is no disgrace against St Clair, one of boxing's great survivors.

The youngster used his superior speed and height advantage to make it a punishing 33rd birthday for St Clair, as he out-boxed the 5ft 4in challenger to secured a comprehensive 120-108 verdict from all three judges - meaning they had jointly awarded Khan every round.

"I've always wanted to do 12 rounds - and now I have. Every shot I hit him with, he kept coming back. He was so strong," added Khan.

"A few times I caught him with good shots and thought he might go. But he was coming and coming - and I had to pace myself.

"I'd done the training and knew I had the fitness in the tank to go the 12 rounds.

"My strength helped a lot. We've done lower-body strength and upper-body strength work - and it all paid off."