The Sheffield Wednesday fan dedicated the win to his nan, and now promoter Eddie Hearn wants to stage his next big bout at Hillsborough Stadium.
But Denaby Main’s Terry Harper was forced to throw in the towel to Derby’s WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan.
A candidate for fight-of-the-night came as James Flint from Doncaster successfully defended his Central Area super lightweight belt against Manchester's Campbell Hatton – son of ring legend Ricky.
And Manor light heavyweight Liam Cameron knocked out Tanzania’s Hussein Itaba.Read Bob Westerdale’s full fight night report
All pictures by Mark Robinson for Matchroom Boxing.
5. Harper throws in the towl
Sandy Ryan had too much size and power so Harper's corner put an end to the contest. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
6. Ryan Wins
Sandy Ryan beats Terri Harper for the WBO welterweight title. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
7. Hatton v Flint was the fight of the night
James Flint from Doncaster successfully defended his Central Area super lightweight belt against Manchester's Campbell Hatton in a full-blooded affair. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
8. Going the distance
Flint and Hatton were almost reduced to punch drunk brawlers. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing