Richard Riakporhe declared himself ‘the new Body Snatcher’ after defeating Fabio Turchi with an impressive second-round knockout.
The cruiserweight pair were fighting in an IBF eliminator which could put them on course for a mandatory challenge with the governing body’s champion, Mairis Briedis.
Speaking after the fight, the 32-year-old Briton was surprised by the speed of victory.
"I feel great, I feel like I need to do some pads because I didn't really get into it, I didn't have time to get into it," he said.
"We landed a good shot, I think I'm building a reputation now, I think I'm the new Body Snatcher, call me The Body Snatcher, The Midnight Train 2.0. I knew there were a few spots where I was trying to target but obviously you have to be intelligent with the way you do it. I keep on telling everybody I am that guy, I am that fighter, I'm coming for everything.
"Straight business, we aren't playing any games now. I feel like Angel Fernandez has spoke to me in a certain type of way, he's been analyzing my mindset and saying 'if you want to take it to the next level, you need to change, there's something about it, you've got everything but you need to change that mindset' and it's happening. That's why you see me getting rid of people this early."
Promoter Ben Shalom put forward Ilunga Makabu and Arsen Goulamirian as potential opponents in addition the Latvian titlist.