Katie Taylor beat Delfine Persoon (on the judges score cards) Saturday night in front of a roaring 20,000 fans at the world’s most famous arena; Madison Square Garden.

Taylor vs Persoon became an instant classic and is already considered by many as the greatest women’s boxing match of all time. The Taylor vs Persoon match for the Undisputed lightweight titles was part of maybe the greatest boxing evening/card of the 2019 year. And that’s saying a lot because 2019 is setting records for the sport of boxing and June 1st at MSG set the bar for how to make, “The Super Bowl of Boxing”.

Katie Taylor Won and became the Undisputed Champion. Taylor remains undefeated and is currently ranked as a top P4P fighter. So why aren’t we celebrate and why isn’t the Media excited about her achievement?

The Main reason for Katie Taylor not getting the notoriety for her achievement is most believe she frankly lost the fight.

Taylor and most media said and reported that the fight was, “very very close”.

Very Very Close is a nice way to stay that the wrong person won.

While the fight was great and Taylor gave 100%, Persoon got the short end of the stick.

The judges stole what should have been the ultimate Glory for Delfine Persoon and diehard fans will not forget it.

We have to give the athlete, the boxer, the fighter his or her do when they put on a once in a lifetime performance and that’s exactly what the little known champion Delfine Persoon did.

This is how I called the action of the Taylor/ Persoon fight this past Saturday live from MSG:

KATIE TAYLOR vs DELFINE PERSOON for All Four Major World Championship Titles (IBF, WBC, WBO &WBA) in the Women’s Lightweight Division: 10 rounds:

As the Women make final preparations for their ring entrance, Matchroom Boxing, Madison Square Garden and the Boxing Fans Pay tribute to the Great HBO unofficial Boxing Judge – Harold Lederman.

Wow the MSG crowd going crazy cheering Katie Taylor. Taylor coming into the ring wearing a beautiful- gorgeous purple & gold rope – with matching attire to match. Persoon wearing black with yellow & red Trim attire.

As both Women step into the ring, you can see a clear size advantage for the Ireland’s Taylor. Belgium’s Persoon looks to be about 10-12 pounds lighter then her opponent:

Madison Square Garden is pumped for this fight.

Round 1.

Persoon being the aggressor doing some terrific work in round one. Taylor‘s hand speed is unreal and she just caught Persoon with a huge left hand. Persoon not as fast as Taylor but reminds me a bit of Manny Pacquiao’s Fight Style. What a round, this will be exciting.

Round 2.

Persoon coming out like a lion, taking Taylor’s best Punches and besting her at her own game. Persoon takes the round to even the fight. What a round, what a pace.

Round 3.

Another terrific round of action. I thought the Algieri vs Coyle fight was great, this is much better. Both fighters are having their moments. Both fighters are getting rocked. Persoon is landing more but Taylor’s punching speed is equalizing the fight.

Round 4.

This is as good as it gets!  The best two woman boxers at 135 pounds in the world going toe-to-toe.

Round 5.

Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, we just saw the best round of the year.

Round 6.

Taylor taking a lot of damage, it’s hard not to give these rounds to Persoon as she is not only being the aggressor, but she is the Boss right now.

Round 7 & 8. Persoon doing a great job timing Taylor’s and equalizing Taylor’s speed with timing and shear aggression. Taylor needs to change something up as Persoon is putting rounds in the bank.

Round 9.

Taylor came out strong in the first half, but Persoon stole the round in the last 90 seconds.

Round 10.

Persoon dominates Round 10 to put a stamp on the fight. Taylor was game all day, but DELFINE PERSOON was the Man Tonight!!

What a Fight!!

Highway Robbery!!!

Katie Taylor Beats Persoon and becomes the Lightweight Undisputed Champion of the World.

Photo courtesy of Ed Mulholland & Matchroom Boxing