Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has been dominant in victory, stopping a tough Alex Leapai in the 10th round.
Fighting for the first time under the Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing banner, Parker looked quick, slick and well conditioned, although his power remained a question.
Despite landing clean shots to the body and head of Leapai, the former WBO champion failed to drop his opponent, but the referee stopped the fight after seven straight headshots from the Kiwi.
Parker started superbly, throwing vicious combinations to a game Leapai in the opening minutes.
The fight would mirror that opening flurry, with Parker working nicely behind his jab, followed by several power punches per round.
Aside from a few wild haymakers, Leapai hardly got Parker's attention, with the 27-year-old Kiwi getting in good ring-time ahead of more challenging fights to come in the next 12 months.
The referee put an end to the punishment in the early stages of the 10th frame, after an explosion of offence from the Kiwi.
Leapai protested, but he had barely fired a shot in some time, while Parker was landing at will.
The result will likely lead to a match-up with Dereck Chisora later in the year, potentially on the Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr rematch.
Other potential opponents for Parker include Brit Dave Allen, Welshman David Price and former heavyweight title challenger Alexander Povetkin.
After the fight, Parker said he would love to get the chance to avenge his two losses.
"I want to fight Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, and then if Andy Ruiz still has the belts, we can run that back," Parker said.
"Ruiz thinks he beat me, but I know I beat him - read the record book."
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