Khan, who stopped Michael Gomez in June, will look to extend his unbeaten run to 19 fights since turning pro.

BBC: Khan to face Colombian Prescott

Dean Powell prepared Khan for his win again Michael Gomez before the Bolton fighter hired Rubio, a former coach of the Cuban national amateur squad.

BBC: Khan vows to retain trainer Rubio

And Khan himself, who despite stopping Michael Gomez in an enthralling encounter at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena, cut a despondent figure in the post fight press conference.

BBC: Waiting game for Khan

Arthur, whose only defeat in 26 fights came when he was knocked out by Michael Gomez in 2003, has been told by promoter Frank Warren that he could land a fight with Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera if he gets past Cook.

BBC: Cook warns confident rival Arthur