Anthony Farnell plans to bask in the glory of being champion after a devastating display to regain the WBU world middleweight title in Glasgow.

The Wythenshawe fighter admitted he was in the last-chance saloon following a points defeat by Wayne Elcock in April but he destroyed local boy Lawrence Murphy with a stunning third-round stoppage.

Farnell used his full repertoire to leave the champion needing a count of eight in the first round.

Murphy survived another eight count in the next round but not even a cut under Farnell's left eye could save him the inevitable conclusion in the third.

A constant barrage of right and left punches to the head and body forced the referee to step in and put Scotsman Murphy out of his misery after another eight count.

Farnell said: "My training has been unbelievable and I had been to America sparring so everything in training went to plan. Lately I have not performed in the ring the way I have performed in the gym.

"Everyone knows I have ability but sometimes I just forget boxing and want to fight but I used all my skills - right hooks, body shots, over the top - it all worked.

"People have been really annoyed with me because they know I have ability. I just went into the ring and went hell for leather but that's not how you fight. But I kept it under control and I had a great team behind me and it all worked."

The 26-year-old claimed Murphy never hurt him - but he is in no rush to fight again.

"I saw the punch he hit Wayne Elcock with so obviously I knew he could punch but I knew this was my time," added Farnell. "He caught me with his head to cut my eye but he never really caught me with much.

"My corner told me that it was nothing but I just had to get it over with.

"I will have a nice rest and will see what happens. I don't even want to know whose next or whatever, I just want to bask in being the champion."

Farnell also thanked his travelling fans, who spiced up the atmosphere in the Braehead Arena last night.

Security had to step in beforehand to keep a few rival fans from clashing - but Farnell has expressed a desire to return to Scotland to defend his title.

"I would love to come up to Scotland and box again," he said. "The atmosphere was brilliant and the people were great. I feel in a daydream at the moment.

"The Manchester fans follow me everywhere and they were brilliant. I took a 100 of them to America twice to watch me fight but once you go into the ring it's just you and your opponent.

"So you have to block everything out of your mind and go to war and see who comes out the winner."

Farnell was the better fighter on Saturday night and it does not look good for Murphy, who could call it a day at the age of 28.

His manager Alex Morrison said: "It never went to plan for Lawrence and he has a burst ear drum. Whatever Lawrence decides to do now we will go with it."