Katie Taylor undisputed lightweight champion after points win over Delfine Persoon - News Summed Up

Katie Taylor undisputed lightweight champion after points win over Delfine Persoon


Taylor is now undefeated in 14 professional fightsIreland's Katie Taylor completed her journey from Olympic gold to undisputed women's lightweight world champion with a thrilling but highly controversial points win over Delfine Persoon. After a final round in which Taylor looked totally drained as Persoon took aim, the judges' cards read 95-95 96-94 96-94, earning a majority points win. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's commentary, Ireland's former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton labelled the decision "disgraceful", while former world heavyweight champion David Haye said Persoon would be "heartbroken". Carl Frampton: "The judges have got it wrong and it is heartbreaking to see Delfine Persoon in tears. Delfine Persoon is going to be heartbroken by that."


Source: BBC June 02, 2019 01:29 UTC



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