Khan is hoping for Garcia rematch

Khan has failed to secure rematches with previous conquerors Breidis Prescott and Lamont Peterson, but remains hopeful of proving something to Garcia after being pummelled by the Philadelphian in July.

He had looked impressive in the early stages of that fight before getting caught and being floored three times en route to a fourth-round stoppage.

After forcing an early win in his return, he is eager to avenge the loss to Garcia.

Khan said: “I’d love the rematch against Garcia because I know deep down I’m a better fighter than him.

“I made a mistake in that fight and I paid for that mistake.

“But I know I can beat him. I know I’m a better fighter, especially with the help of my new trainer Virgil Hunter and being based in San Francisco.

“I’m a better fighter and I’ll knock Danny Garcia out.

“We want the rematch – any time, anywhere – but I don’t think Garcia will.”

Garcia, who is scheduled to defend his WBC and WBA belts against Zab Judah in February, insists he is up for it if a satisfactory deal can be struck.

“If the money’s right then we’ll definitely fight whenever and wherever,” he said. “But it’s up to what Golden Boy wants because I can say ‘yeah let’s do it’ but really I have no control over it.

“I’m not the businessman in this team. I’m the athlete, the entertainer. I let my team do the business and I prepare for the fight.”

Garcia would not fancy a trip to England, though.

“Man, I don’t know if I’d come back alive – they’d be waiting for me at the airport or they’ll be waiting for my dad. I love you guys but I’m okay, thanks.

“If everything is right then we can do it.”

Garcia admits he would not have the benefit of surprise should the two men meet again.

Khan managed to get back on a winning streak of sorts with his dominant victory over Molina, outboxing the Californian at the LA Memorial Sports Arena before Molina’s corner pulled him out after the 10th.

“I thought I stuck to my game plan and was keeping faith in my jab,” Khan said.

“Carlos took some really good shots but was still coming forward, so I thought to myself ‘I’d better stick to this game plan’.

“Virgil Hunter, my new coach, is a great trainer and I’m getting better at boxing, being a complete fighter.

“He’s teaching me things, like speed, patience, picking the right shots and when to throw them.

“Sometimes I’m too brave for my own good but now I know it is better to stick to a game plan.”