Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon fight result: Irish boxer battles to brutal but controversial victory

Irishwoman defeats Persoon by majority decision to add the WBC title to the WBO, IBF and WBA championships she already holds

Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Weigh in at Madison Square Garden

Katie Taylor claimed a controversial and brutal victory over Delfine Persoon to become the undisputed lightweight champion.

In what was a full-blooded and at times barbaric affair, Taylor and Persoon left nothing in the tank as they finished the fight out on their feet, having produced arguably the best 10 rounds of women's boxing ever seen.

But when the scores went to the judges, it was Taylor who was left celebrating as she took a majority decision via scorecards of 116-114, 116-114 and 115-115 to claim the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight championships. Persoon on the other hand was distraught with the decision and immediately left the ring in tears. Re-live all the action below.

Fight preview:

When and where is the boxing?

Tonight's main event ring walk times are expected around 3.30am UK time, and 10.30pm ET. The fight night takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Taylor's fight is third-last on the card, and shouldn’t start any earlier than 1am.

Where can I watch it?

If you're in the UK, it'll be on Sky Sports Box Office at a price of £19.95, and in the US on DAZN.

What is the full fight card?

It's a stacked one.

• Souleymane Cissoko bt Wladimir Hernandez
• Chris Algieri bt Tommy Coyle
• Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban
• Josh Kelly vs Ray Robinson
• Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon
• Callum Smith vs Hassan N'Dam
• Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz

What are the odds?

Joshua to win: 1/25

Ruiz to win: 10/1

Key Points

• Katie Taylor beats Delfine Persoon by unanimous decision
• Two judges give Taylor a 96-94 win, third judge scores it a 95-95 draw
• Taylor adds WBC to her WBO, IBF and WBA lightweight champion Taylor is bidding to unify the entire division
• LIVE: Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr

[1 June 2019 09:47 · Adam Hamdani]

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr!

My name is Adam Hamdani and I'll be taking you through all of tonight's live events, with no fewer than three world title bouts taking place at Madison Square Garden.

As we build to the first fight, take a look back at the weigh-in.

• Joshua weighed in at 247. lbs
• Ruiz weighed in at 268 lbs

[1 June 2019 22:51 · Adam Hamdani]

Up first is Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle!

We're into the third round and it's been all action so far, with Coyle producing a fine second round display, roughing up his opponent and landing with regularity.

[1 June 2019 22:57 · Adam Hamdani]

Earlier, Anthony Joshua-managed Souleymane Cissokho made his professional debut with a win at super-welterweight against Wladimir Hernandez.

Cissokho celebrates victory (PA) 

[1 June 2019 23:00 · Adam Hamdani]

Round 4:

Chris Algieri knocks down Tommy Coyle but manages to make it through the round!

It was a lovely combination of body punches that put Coyle on the canvas.

[1 June 2019 23:07 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 6:

Both men focusing on the bodywork, but neither landing anything significant until the last 30 seconds of the round, Coyle having more success but leaving himself open to the left counter shots.

[1 June 2019 23:12 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 7:

Algieri begins to unload well as Coyle slows down but fails to get much through, with Coyle using his arms to evade any significant damage. Algieri edging this one so far.

[1 June 2019 23:15 · Adam Hamdani]

Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 8:

Coyle looks as though he's going for broke now and lands a left hand but takes one back and looks unsteady on his feet but holds.

Algieri is mixing his shots up well, going from body to head and switching time and time again. 

[1 June 2019 23:17 · Adam Hamdani]

FIGHT OVER

Despite Tommy Coyle pleading with trainer Jamie Moore to stay in the fight, he is pulled out after taking significant damage.

While the fighter might not be happy about it, that is the right decision with Coyle looking out on his feet in there.

Algieri wins the bout via corner retirement. 

[1 June 2019 23:19 · Adam Hamdani]

Up next is Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban.

Buatsi making his US debut - what an occasion to do so.

[1 June 2019 23:23 · Adam Hamdani]

It was a tough night for Tommy Coyle, who despite making a good account of himself was put on the canvas and eventually pulled out of the fight.

Coyle was knocked down (PA)