Likely down two rounds, boxing champ Claressa Shields found her sprawl in the final frame and turned the tables on Brittney Elkin.
A powerful right hand had Elkin shooting for a takedown after dominating the first two rounds. But when Shields stopped the shot and held top position, she unloaded a series of punches that led to a TKO stoppage at the 1:44 mark of the third.
“I feel like I am dreaming,” Shields said afterward. “This is crazy.”
It was a triumphant comeback for Shields, whose inexperience on the ground was apparent in transitions as she missed opportunities to counter Elkin’s grappling.