Olympic bronze medallist boxer David Nyika has sent a message to the cruiserweight division with a clincal showing in his first professional bout on British soil.

Fighting on the undercard of fellow New Zealander Joseph Parker’s rematch with Dereck Chisora in Manchester, Nyika easily swept aside 31-year-old Frenchman Anthony Carpin.

The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist put his skill, speed and power on display in a dominant first round showing, after which Carpin retired in his corner.

The retirement was due to an apparent elbow injury but the French fighter’s face was evidence of the punishment he had taken, while he also absorbed several punishing body shots.

Nyika, who trained alongside Parker under new Irish trainer Andy Lee for the fight, went to 2-0 as a professional with the victory.

The 26-year-old’s first pro bout back in February was a bizzare technical knockout win over Jesse Maio lasting just 30 seconds.