The Rowley Regis middleweight was knocked down for the primary time in his profession simply 13 seconds into the bout and by no means correctly received getting in what was a disappointing efficiency, albeit towards a vastly spectacular operator in Sheeraz.

Denny, who was defending his European title, was placed on the canvas once more halfway via the second spherical with referee Mark Bates opting to wave off the competition with the 33-year-old on wobbly legs.

Sheeraz has now received 17 of his 21 fights by stoppage, together with the final 15 in a row and greater than lived as much as the favorite tag.

The 25-year-old, who had large benefits over Denny in peak and attain, appeared each inch a future world champion.

However Denny shall be vastly annoyed by his efficiency. The BCB Promotions-trained man had been on the most effective runs in British boxing, beating 5 beforehand unbeaten opponents in his final eight fights.

But he may merely not get going towards the hard-hitting Sheeraz. A mistake within the opening seconds noticed him down on the canvas and although he tried to rally, he continued to get caught by large pictures.

One other mixture halfway via the second spherical ended the competition with Denny unable to persuade referee Bates he was match to proceed.