Tuesday 19 May 2015 15:36, UK
Jamie McDonnell climbed off the canvas to retain his WBA belt against Tomoki Kameda in Texas.
The Doncaster puncher was floored in the third round but was able to retain his WBA bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision victory on his United States debut.
Three scores of 114-113 were enough to reward McDonnell with victory and hand his Japanese counterpart a first career defeat at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo.
Despite the early knock-down, McDonnell used his superior reach to gain control of the fight and was understandably delighted in the wake of his biggest career win.
The 29-year-old said: "I felt in control all the way through. It was a great performance. I know I should have just boxed but I wanted to fight.
"I didn't think I was going to get the decision being abroad, but it's more than spectacular to come out of here victorious. He's a great, undefeated champion.
"His speed surprised me on the knockdown. I knew he was going to be fast, but I didn't expect it like that. I didn't see the shot and next thing I knew I was on the floor.
"Hit and move, hit and move, that was the strategy. I remember being in there and thinking, 'Man, this isn't easy.' I knew the crowd was going to go his way but it was a great experience.
"It's been a fantastic time being here in America. I'd like to see some familiar faces but it's a new experience. I was up against it but I knew I could pull it off. I knew deep inside that I could do it.
"I think I'm going to move up in weight. I want to catch the big fights before they're gone."
