WEMBLEY — The roar of the crowd had barely settled when heavyweight rising star Moses Itauma delivered a first-round demolition job on Belgium’s Amine Boucetta, continuing his perfect professional record with a resounding statement under the lights at Wembley Arena.

On the undercard of the Joyce-Zhang rematch, 18-year-old Itauma needed just 93 seconds to dismantle his older opponent. It was a clinical and ruthless showcase from the Chatham-born prospect, who dropped Boucetta twice in the opening stanza with surgical precision and raw power.

From the opening bell, Itauma stalked his prey with composure beyond his years. The first real strike came in the form of a crisp uppercut that rattled Boucetta and sent him crashing to the canvas. Though the Belgian veteran rose on unsteady legs, he was met with an avalanche of offense that left no room for recovery.

With Boucetta cornered and battered, a final left uppercut drove him to his knees again. The referee, wisely assessing the damage, stepped in to halt the bout — a decision that drew nods of approval from ringside and television analysts alike.

This win marks Itauma’s third stoppage in five outings, and by far his most commanding. It was a swift return to form after two decision victories, with the young heavyweight eager to prove he carries more than just technical polish — he has fire in his fists.

His ambition? To eclipse Mike Tyson’s record as the youngest heavyweight world champion — and performances like Saturday’s show he may just be on track.

Trainer Shane McGuigan and promoter Frank Warren have made no secret of their belief in the teenager, touting him as the next big thing in the heavyweight landscape. Based on Saturday’s destruction, that hype seems well-earned.

With five fights in less than a year and a hunger for more, Moses Itauma is steamrolling through the early chapters of his pro journey. And if he keeps flattening opponents this way, the world stage won’t be far off.