Paige VanZant faced a stunning setback in her fight against Elle Brooke at Misfits Boxing 15, as she suffered a knockdown in the first round that left her reeling.
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Despite being the favorite, VanZant found herself on the canvas after eating a huge right hand from Brooke. However, she managed to recover and came back strong in the later rounds, with Brooke visibly fatigued.
The fight went the distance, with the judges ultimately scoring it as a split draw. One judge gave the fight 48-46 to Brooke, another scored it 48-46 for VanZant, and the third official had it 47-47.
As a result, Brooke retained her Misfits middleweight title, but VanZant is already anticipating a rematch in the near future.
VanZant acknowledged the tough nature of the fight, expressing her excitement for a potential rematch. She signed a multi-fight contract for a reason and is looking forward to facing Brooke again, possibly in Dubai.
Brooke, on the other hand, may have entered the fight as the incumbent champion, but her past experience was against social influencers and reality TV stars.
Despite being considered a heavy underdog against a veteran like VanZant, she didn't let that affect her performance. With the only knockdown of the fight and a split draw result, Brooke is also eager for a rematch, emphasizing the potential for a "big money rematch."
Both fighters displayed sportsmanship and mutual respect after the fight, acknowledging the need to rewatch the match to fully assess their performance. Brooke highlighted the uncertainty in the heat of the moment and expressed her eagerness to review the fight.
The anticipation for a rematch between VanZant and Brooke is palpable, with both fighters eager to prove themselves in a potential second encounter.
The draw at Misfits Boxing 15 has set the stage for an exciting sequel, with fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of a rematch, possibly in Dubai as hinted by VanZant.
The resilience and determination shown by both fighters in their first encounter only add to the intrigue of a potential rematch.
As they prepare to step into the ring once again, the spotlight will be on VanZant and Brooke as they seek to settle the score and claim victory in what promises to be an electrifying showdown.
