Updated at 12:30
DONEGAL FIGHTER JASON Quigley finished Jorge Melendez of Puerto Rice inside the first round on the Hopkins-Smith undercard on Saturday night.
Quigley, 25, brought his professional record to 12-0 after a straightforward victory over Melendez in Los Angeles.
The Irish middleweight got to work early on by landing several power punches before a right hook knocked Melendez down for the first time.
Melendez was knocked again soon after and his corner finally threw in the towel for him at 2:24 of the first round.
“Me and Manny Robles were ready to go all ten rounds if necessary,” Quigley said afterwards.
“He wanted the knockout more than I did, He was coming forward and risking heavy punches to his own detriment. We are 110% ready for anything that is coming in the future.”
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This chap looks the real deal. Will be challenging for a world title before long, no doubt about it.
He seems to be the real deal alright, most exciting Irish prospect in a very long time.
Doing donegal proud well done Jason quigley
Great stuff.He seems a decent prospect and age is on his side to reach great heights.
Quigley looked in the best shape I’ve ever seen him. Exciting times
He was so clinical in the end.
The speed he was hitting him in that last flurry of punches, the corner couldn’t get the towel in fast enough.
He’s doing Donegal proud.
Here we go.this fella quigley is going to be big news . definitely!
What weight division is he
Middle weight
Great boxer, can see him going places big time. Was a wonderful amateur but have progressed no end since turning pro. He Definitely tops the list of the current Irish Pro’s out there
Frampton?
Sorry David,forgot Framton, a class act