The 30-year-old boxer went in as the underdog but knocked out his opponent to claim the IBF featherweight world title last month and he’s grateful to his team for making sure he was “very prepared” for the bout.

He told Boxing News magazine: “I’ve watched it back. I’ve gone over it many times and have enjoyed studying it.

“I went in there with a chip on my shoulder to prove everyone wrong.

“I felt confident, but not overconfident.

“We prepared very well for this fight.

“My team and my sparring partners were the ones who really got me to that point.

“I pushed myself to the limit, I was very prepared for this fight.”

Despite being a contender for Knockout of the Year, Angelo admitted he had gone into the fight looking for a points win.

He said: “I wasn’t planning to knock him out like that.

“The main plan was just to get the win and get the world title around my waist.

“A knockout had never crossed my mind for this fight.

“He has a good chin – he has never been knocked out before or even dropped before.

“I had seen some defensive flaws that he had, but he knew how to manage them well. It’s his style.

“I didn’t think catching him cleanly like that would knock him out.”