"It's my first six-rounder, so I'm not out to blast him straight away. I want to size him up and then finish him."
Khan had four fights in 2005 after turning professional in May.
He is not expected to challenge for major titles this year, but will be building up his experience before launching a world assault in 2007.
"One thing is for sure, I will not let Martynov upset my first fight of 2006, I've got big plans for the year ahead and I will stay on track," he said.
Chorley's Michael Jennings tops the bill in the second defence of his British welter-weight title against Young
Muttley at the top of the ITV bill tomorrow, with Scouser Derry Mathews as chief support.
Mathews, 22, challenges for the vacant English featherweight title on the bill, taking on Rugeley's Steve Chinnock over 10 rounds.
It will be Mathews' first step up into championship class.
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