I thought he looked vastly improved from the Limond fight because he actually looked like e wanted to have a defense but due to Lawton not wanting to throw punches it became useless. Good performance against a guy who usually does well and has talent a Brit level, Khan is obviousy well above that. Look out Earl and Thaxto because your number is up soon.
Of course he is going to say that though. Don't really think you'd see Khan admitting he was taking a step backwards whilst already talking about World Titles. The fact is, as pointed out here, Khan got a scare against Limond, and wanted a guarenteed victory to follow it up. Anyone with a pair of eyes and a slight knowledge of boxing could see Lawton was a step back from Willie. Limond turned up to fight, Lawton turned up to just be part of it.