The 24-year-old is up against without doubt the toughest opponent, on paper at least, of his career so far and he needs to deliver if he is to put a turbulent few months behind him and earn himself a shot at some of the top pound for pound fighters.
Problems started for Khan's camp in the few days before his defence against Paul McCloskey in April as a row with Sky forced him to move to Primetime and then the much-talked-about manner of victory over the Irishman further hampered the Bolton fighter's reputation.
Negotiation problems with Timothy Bradley, although that was down to the American, followed and another row with Sky as they
refused to show his fight with Judah also came along.
But now the 24-year-old has the chance to do his talking in the ring and negotiate on his own terms inside the ropes with IBF champion Judah.
Back with conditioning coach Alex Ariza, the full attention of trainer Freddie Roach and looking in fine shape as usual, Khan has got what it takes to overcome the two-weight world champion.
It's the 24-year-old's chance to really prove his worth and having a name like Judah on his record will certainly get the likes of Floyd Mayweather Jr to take notice.
Khan has more reason to want to take on Mayweather now that the American's uncle, Roger, claimed the British fighter is taking banned substances.
The 24-year-old was quick to deny the claim and pointed to the fact he has been tested over and over again – which made the claim from Mayweathter's camp futile.
But the Bolton native needs to remain focused on Judah and has to be wary of his impressive reactions, ferocious counter-punching and powerful uppercuts that have seen him claim 28 knockouts over his 49-fight career.
It's all set-up to be an intriguing clash but, with so much at stake for both fighters, this one could turn out to be more of a chess match than a brawl.
But the Bolton native needs to remain focused on Judah and has to be wary of his impressive reactions, ferocious counter-punching and powerful uppercuts that have seen him claim 28 knockouts over his 49-fight career.
Judah is also out to prove a point to his doubters after a up and down career for the 33-year-old American has led to many believing he is a wasted talent.
