Dillian Whyte called out WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wlider after the comfortable stoppage of Lucas Browne in the sixth round on Saturday.

Whyte firmly put himself in the frame for a world title shot with an impressive display, and he immediately turned his attention to Wilder - who retained his strap by beating Luis Ortiz earlier this month.

Whyte was immediately in the ascendancy at the O2 Arena, catching Browne above the left eye in the opening round.

His dominance continued through the rounds as Browne struggled to keep the impressive Whyte at bay, the British fighter landing punches at will.

The cumbersome Browne regularly took blows to the head as a cut above the left eye restricted his vision, while blood soon began to stream from his nose.

A crushing left hook early in the sixth sent Browne to the canvas and the Australian's night was done, leaving Whyte to celebrate as his opponent received medical treatment in the ring.

Should a fight with Wilder not materialise, Whyte could turn his attention to Joshua - should his compatriot get past Joseph Parker in Cardiff next weekend.

Former two division world champion David Haye, who was ringside, was very impressed.

"I though Dillian Whyte boxed beautifully and did exactly what he needed to do to get a spectacular knockout win," Haye said to Sky Sports.

"That's a showreel knockout, it's one of the best I've seen in many a many a moon. Browne is known for having a granite chin so for him to break him down and knock him out like that was very impressive.

"I was saddened by the state Browne, who I hope is well, walked into the ring in. He had no timing, no rhythm, no pace or strategy whatsoever. It looked like he was trying to break Whyte's hands on his face in the hope of getting a win.

"I watched his [Ruslan] Chagaev fight and he did pretty much the same thing, he got beat up for a few rounds and then the champion fell on the floor and Browne won the title. I was disappointed in his physical appearance, he showed he didn't really put the time and dedication in."