The dextrous Nkqubela Gwazela has retain his South African flyweight belt by flattening Lindi Memani in the 10th round at the Orient Theatre in East London.
The official time of the knockout was 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
The 24-year-old champion, who had to get up from a knockdown in the fourth round, registered his second successful defence.
Memani, the 32-year-old veteran of more the 45 fights, tried to beat the mandatory count but his legs let him down and referee Sipho Zondo waved the fight over.
Gwazela's enormous power saw him send Memani down It was Gwazela's 10th short-route victory and he improved to 12 wins and two losses while Memani, the former undefeated SA and WBU mini flyweight holder, suffered his 12th defeat against 34 victories.
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It was a splendid debut for Gwazela as the champion in front of local fans who were thrilled as they got their money's worth.
The two gladiators fought a clean fight throughout. Their eagerly awaited championship lived up to the status of being the main contest, topping the programme of a Branco Sports Production bill.
Gwazela, 50.80kg, was the heavier puncher and his power was evident as he shook Memani, 50.20kg, every time he connected.
Memani, who fought only once last year stopping a washed up Job Tleru in four rounds to earn the right to challenge Gwazela, boasts superb boxing skills.
The first three rounds were even. Memani connected with an overarm right flush on the jaw of Gwazela sending the champion tumbling down in the fourth round.
Gwazela, who was saved by the bell, recovered well and fought back furiously especially from the sixth round digging deep in Memani's midriff.
Gwazela staggered Memani with a stinging left hook, and the challenger held on for dear life in the eighth round. They both gave as much as they received in the ninth round.
Again, Gwazela's enormous power saw him send Memani down but the bell denied him a stoppage in the round.
Gwazela, who boxed brilliantly behind his stinging left jab which knocked Memani's head back to his shoulders, mounted his attack in the tenth.
A well-timed left hook to the jaw sent Memani down and it was all over, bar the shouting. - Sapa
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