Moses Itauma produced a career-best performance to stop Filip Hrgovic in the ninth round and claim the IBF heavyweight championship at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.
The 21-year-old from Kent floored the Croatian twice in the final round before the referee waved off the contest, handing Itauma his first world title in just his 15th professional fight.
Dominant Display
Itauma controlled the contest from the opening bell, using his superior speed and footwork to outbox Hrgovic, who had never previously been stopped in his professional career.
The challenger landed crisp combinations throughout, gradually breaking down the former Olympic bronze medallist before the decisive ninth round.
Championship coronation
With the victory, Itauma becomes the youngest heavyweight champion in British boxing history, surpassing the previous record held by Herbie Hide.
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed after the fight that a unification bout with WBA, WBO and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk is being targeted for early next year.
