One of the biggest promoters in world boxing is eager to see more of Kiwi cruiserweight David Nyika, following his second professional victory, this time over Frenchman Anthony Carpin.
Nyika, 26, made his professional debut in February 2021, defeating Jesse Maio inside the opening seconds on the undercard for Joseph Parker v Junior Fa.
On Sunday - fighting on another Parker undercard, this time to face Derek Chisora in Manchester - Nyika was equally as impressive, and equally as ruthless, as Carpin's corner withdrew him from the bout with an injury after the opening round.
Nyika sits with two professional wins from his two professional fights, as well as holding an Olympic bronze medal from Tokyo, and two Commonwealth Games gold medals won at Glasgow 2014, and Gold Coast 2018.
And quickly rising up the ranks, with Kiwi promoter Dean Lonergan also confident of a strong career, Nyika has done enough over in the UK to leave Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn - one of the most influential figures in the sport - wanting more.
"He was good," Hearn says. "Obviously the opponent needs to be better, but he's still learning.
"He's still a novice in the pro ranks, but [he] looked great, very spiteful, obviously talented, Olympic medallist - so has a big profile as well.
"Great trainer in Andy Lee as well - if that relationship continues.
"I'd like to see him back on a Matchroom show early again next year."
As for Nyika himself, despite not being challenged in either of his professional fights to date, the Hamilton-native was simply happy to get his work out of the way early.
"It's what I'm here for, I don't get paid overtime," Nyika tells Newshub. "Might as well get him out of there, give him an early night as well.
"I think I ruptured his bicep, which is pretty gross. But better that than his head."
