DORSET boxer Iain Weaver is targeting a world title tilt after winning his second professional fight in just two minutes and 33 seconds.

Weaver, 23, floored French-Polynesian opponent Karihi Tehei three times in the opening round in California on Friday to build on his opening success against Damian Lawniczak in April.

And now Weaver, who has been training in the US since signing with Gary Hyde, has announced he is due to line up in a third bout before returning from his trip to the States.

The Ferndown fighter will face California-based Spaniard Cesar Martinez on Saturday, July 27 before taking a month’s break to recharge his batteries and spend time with family and friends.

Weaver had initially been left frustrated by the cancellation of three previous bouts in America. A change of dates saw him miss out on fighting in Tijuana, Mexico before a delay over his Californian licence ended hopes of a second clash.

It then proved third time unlucky for the former European amateur silver medalist when another potential opponent in Mexico twisted his ankle before the fight.

But when Weaver’s opportunity eventually arrived against Tehei, he took it with both hands and told the Daily Echo it could not have gone any better.

“It was brilliant,” said Weaver. “I went out there and caught him nice and early.

"My first shot was clean and I just didn’t let him off the hook. I didn’t give him the chance to make life easy or difficult for me, I just got on with the job.”

Meanwhile, Weaver was philosophical about his wait to enter the ring but is keen to keep fighting after his latest demolition job.

Weaver added: “In boxing, there is always disappointment and frustration, but it was good to get in there and fight after all of those setbacks.

"I want another fight as soon as possible and to get closer to becoming world champion. I have no targets set in stone, I just want to keep fighting and, when my manager Gary Hyde feels I can challenge for a title, I will be ready.”