There was delight for county boxing star Josh Taylor as he marked his professional debut with a knockout victory in America.

The Prestonpans star defeated Archie Weah inside two rounds in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday night, on the undercard of Carl Frampton’s IBF World Super Bantamweight defence against Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Taylor (pictured) produced a composed performance on debut in front of a big crowd at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, as he clinched victory.

It was the American who started the bout the more dominant of the pair, but Taylor soon responded, and he started to settle into life in the professional ranks.

The southpaw connected with a few heavy shots, and in the opening minute of round two, had Weah on his knees after a massive right hand.

The American did make it to his feet, and the referee deemed him fit to continue, but the fight was stopped less than 30 seconds later, as Taylor landed a flurry of blows in a powerfully impressive performance.

And the 24-year-old, who competed in the Olympics in London in 2012, was thrilled to have marked his professional debut with a win.

He took to Twitter after the fight, and said: “1-0 1KO, roll on the next one. I can’t wait.” Taylor, who starred in the Commonwealth Games last summer as in Glasgow he claimed gold, only announced he had turned professional last week, but had been working towards a move to the pro ranks for some months.

And for the county star, it was a competitive return to the ring following hand surgery at the end of last year, which had prevented Taylor being at his best, despite his exploits in Glasgow over that time.

Praise has been heaped on the a former pupil at Preston Lodge High School, with trainer Barry McGuigan saying he can be “the next Ken Buchanan”.

Meanwhile on his Facebook page, fans have been congratulating Taylor on his win.

Stephen Nicholson said: “Well done mate. You’re the pride of Scotland. Looking forward to following your career. My son looks up to you so much”, while Stuart Douglas added: “Well done Josh, you’ve deserved your chance in the big time, now it’s time to savour and enjoy every time you step in the ring and we’ll all be behind you, proud and cheering you on! Can’t wait till the barmy East Lothian army goes on tour to watch one of their own.” Taylor will now return to London and continue training with McGuigan, ahead of a proposed debut home bout, believed to be in Edinburgh, later this year.