In a matter of minutes, Kate had made it through tough battles of soccer stars, Aussie wildlife and world foods on The Floor Australia.

But it was one of the world’s most recognisable boxers that left her scratching her head.

Kate, a 36-year-old citizenship consultant, had spent most of the episode up at the podium, successfully winning duel after duel in categories a far cry from her original choice of ‘pasta’.

Her fight continued as just moments after taking over her last opponent’s category of ‘gold medallists’, she was back for yet another round.
Kate had successfully made it through seven rounds – could she do it again? (Nine)
“Kate the great going for number eight,” host Rodger Corser pointed out.

With 39 seconds left on the clock, Kate was in a sudden death duel against firefighter Jono, who was feeling confident as a longtime sport’s lover and Olympics fan.

Feeling the pressure, when the face of one of the world’s most famous athletes flashed on screen, she went blank.

After a long pause, Kate finally said “pass”.
Do you recognise the boxing great? (Nine)
She soon recovered by successfully picking the next medalist as Dylan Alcott, but was it enough to secure her yet another win?

Catch the results of the epic battle here:

Just nine contestants now remain in the competition ahead of The Floor’s Grand Finale on May 26.

The rules of The Floor are simple: take on your neighbours in their special subject in a sudden death duel. The more duels you win, the more of The Floor you own.

Take it all and win a life-changing $200,000!

The Floor airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.