Khan - It will be a new Amir

Khan: On the comeback trail

Things happen for a reason. If that defeat didn't happen then I wouldn't be with the best coach of the world. I'm now in LA with the best coach learning a lot of stuff

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Amir Khan insists Sky Sports viewers will see a new fighter when he bids to get his career back on track on December 6.

The Bolton fighter lost his unbeaten record in sensational fashion last time out, succumbing to Bredis Prescott inside a minute.

Now the 21-year-old is preparing to make his return to the ring against Irishman Oisin Fagan, a former opponent of Paul Spadafora who has won 22 of his 27 fights.

Khan has decided to switch trainers after that shock September loss, a result he now believes has been something of a blessing in disguise.

Cuban Jorge Rubio was relieved of his duties after just one fight as Khan decided to join up with Freddie Roach - a man he describes as "the best coach in the world".

Blame

"It was a loss, I take the blame for losing the fight," he told Sky Sports News.

"The game plan was wrong, the tactics for the fight were wrong. But I'm going to come back a lot stronger.

"Things happen for a reason. If that defeat didn't happen then I wouldn't be with the best coach in the world. I'm now in LA with the best coach learning a lot of stuff.

"It's a new Amir Khan and on December 6 you will see it."

Khan has been preparing for his next bout, which will take place in London, at his new trainer's Wildcard Boxing Club in Los Angeles.

Partnering Pacman

The Brit has found himself working alongside Manny Pacquaio as the pound-for-pound king from the Philippines gets himself in shape to face Oscar De La Hoya.

The mouth-watering fight at the MGM Grand happens to be on the same night as Khan's ring return, meaning Roach cannot be in the corner at the ExCel Arena.

However, the 48-year-old believes he can still help the silver medallist from the Athens Olympics fulfil his potential in the professional ranks.

"He's a talented kid, he has a bright future and I want to help him out," said Roach. "If I can help in any way, I'm here."