The Cumbrian got the better of Cheikh Diop in their super-welterweight contest in Manchester.

Carrigan, 19, made his decisive move in the third round as he floored his Senegalese opponent with a powerful combination of punches.

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Referee Mark Lyson stepped in and called the fight to a halt as a groggy Diop attempted to beat the count.

Carrigan celebrates after his victory in Manchester (Image: PA)

The convincing victory extended the highly-rated Carrigan's unbeaten start to his pro career.

The former Border City Amateur Boxing Club star is tipped for big things and remains on track to fulfil his high potential at this early stage in his pro career.

Carrigan's fight against Diop was on the undercard of the Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 event at Manchester's AO Arena.

The Cumbrian, from Todhills, added Diop's scalp to earlier wins against Dawid Przybylski, Danny Costello, Harley Hodgetts and Sean Murray.

Carrigan, right, got the better of Cheikh Diop in their super-welterweight contest in Manchester (Image: PA)

Carrigan, who is on the books of Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and is manager by the renowned American, Shelly Finkel, told the News & Star this week that he hopes to fight for his first pro title next year.