REGIS PROGRAIS proved that he was better than Tyrone McKenna by leaving the Irishman with an infuriating gash.
The American ex-light-welterweight champion of the world insisted that he was more than one level higher throughout the build up.
He proved he was true to his word, dominating McKenna and scoring a knockdown that left the referee without choice but to stop the match.
Prograis defeated McKenna with a perfect lefthook over the top in round 2. It was soon one-way traffic.
Ex-WBA title holder displayed slick defensive, flash combo punching, and veteran ring control.
McKenna came back in spurts, much to the delight of ex-pat Irish fans and travelers.
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However, nothing could stop Prograis from dominating the fight with some vicious left hands.
The ref eventually called the contest off before round seven began.
Prograis, 33, is now in line for the WBC belt, which Josh Taylor, 31, still holds.
The Scot appears to be ready to leave it, along with the WBA and WBO versions and IBF versions, to make way for welterweight.
This comes just a month after his controversial points victory over Jack Catterall (28), in Glasgow.
After his heartbreak, Catterall signed with Probellum, setting up a fight with Prograis.
Prograis stated: "Now Jack Catterall is out here, he called him last night. Jack is right there! It seems like he wants me to fight."
