The lightweight queen keeps her belts: Katie Taylor defeats Delfine Persoon by unanimous decision

Katie Taylor - the undisputed lightweight champion - withstood the relentless pressure of Delfine Persoon to win their rematch by a unanimous decision in the Matchroom Boxing on Saturday in Brentwood, England.

Taylor won 98-93, 96-94 and 96-94, while Boxing Junkie scored it 97-93 for Taylor.

As for Persoon (44-3, 18 KOs), she fought her typical fight, while Taylor (16-0, 6 KOs), who had difficulty coping last year, used poise, quick feet and sharp counterpunches to neutralize her Belgian rival.

The dramatic win for the former Olympian brought out a cheer from fellow Irish household names, including the Notorious Conor McGregor.

The former two-weight UFC champion took to social media and wrote: "Huge congrats Katie Taylor! Put that one to bed for sure, no questions! Top drawer stuff as always from Ireland’s greatest!".

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MMA coach John Kavanagh and fellow Irish boxer Carl Frampton also sent their best wishes to Taylor.

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The victory now brings Taylor’s record to 16-0 and she continues to hold her undisputed collection of WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO lightweight titles.