Chingford super-featherweight boxer Boy Jones Junior said that it was a dream come true to top the bill in front of his home crowd.

The teenage puncher put in an eye-catching performance on Longshots Sports ‘Essex Boys’ bill at the Prince Regent hotel in Chigwell on Thursday, picking up his fifth win as a professional with a first round knockout of Michael Stupart (4-29).

“It was a dream come true. I was really nervous because this was the first time I’d fought there as a professional, I didn’t want to let anyone down but when I came out I felt brilliant – really excited," said Jones.

The18-year-old retained his unbeaten record with a ruthless first round stoppage of Dunfermline veteran Stupert; referee Bob Williams stopping the fight mid-way through the round after Jones dropped the Scot with a flurry of head and body shots.

“I’m getting better every time I fight. I’ve worked on my power but I also showed I can box and use my feet," he added.

The prospect was cheered into the ring by the growing ‘Boy Army’ that followed him to Chigwell from previous displays on the undercards of major championship bouts at Wembley Arena and the O2.

"The support is great," acknowledge Jones, one of six brothers to proud mother Tracy. "As things move on I’d like the whole of Chingford behind m," he added.

“I’d like say thanks to my sponsors for their continued support: Khaven group, Pro-money, Woody’s Chingford Barbers, Scafforce and T Hornsby flooring. And I’d also like to say a big thanks to the team behind me.”

That team, based out of the Team Sparta boxing gym next to Chingford Rugby Club, includes trainers Dominic Negus, Len Butcher and Ian Wilson, with support from a whole backroom staff including physios and nutritionists.

Jones’ manager, Andy Ayling, was co-promoter of the event on which there were two other fights to kickstart the action on a packed bill.

Leyton welterweight Ashley Hill surrendered his unbeaten record to Ellesmere Ports’ Mason Cartwright via a six round points decision in a lively opener before Chelmsford native Billy Long stopped Croatian Gordan Glisic in three rounds.

Those fights set things up nicely for Jones to close the show with a performance to please his fans. So what’s next for the young fighter?

“What’s next? I’m going to go for some pie and mash," he joked “No, seriously, I’m just taking it one step at a time.

"I’m not getting carried away. That’s me done for this year, so I’m going to have a little rest and be back in the new year."