Daniel Dubois was the heavyweight champion lacking a crowning moment, but on Saturday the young pretender from Greenwich legitimised his reign.
Youth, fearlessness and raw determination prevailed as Dubois destroyed the elder statesman, Anthony Joshua, in five rounds with 96,000 fans bearing witness to the passing of a torch.
When Dubois told us he was the "king slayer" only a handful listened, let alone believed him.
Now, those who labelled him a "paper champion" for being upgraded from interim to world champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the IBF belt have been hushed.
In a marquee event where musician Liam Gallagher belted out three Oasis classics, Joshua's masterplan to become a three-time champion ended in disappointment.
The shock result leaves his distinguished career at a crossroad - or maybe hurtling into the stop sign.
BBC Sport reflects on Dubois' career-defining moment and what the outcome means for Joshua and the heavyweight division.
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