Katie Taylor defends her undisputed world lightweight championship in an eagerly awaited rematch against Delfine Persoon on Saturday night. Six leading female pro boxers give Boxing Social’s Luke G. Williams their big fight predictions…
“I’m sure Taylor will win on points in superior fashion. She will learn from her mistakes from the first fight and will not let Persoon pull her again into deep water. I expect Persoon to show the same style like as in the first fight – pressure boxing. Katie will control the distance with a good jab and quick feet.” – Sophie Alisch
“Delfine Persoon is going to want a fight like the last fight where it’s a slugfest. But I think Katie Taylor will be a lot smarter, a lot more calculating. She’s going to hit and move and avoid standing there and having a toe to toe with Persoon. Delfine has clearly shown she’s the stronger, more aggressive fighter. So I think Taylor will change tactics. She will be a lot smarter and use her speed and boxing skills.” – Chantelle Cameron
“My prediction for Persoon and Taylor is that Taylor has a bit of a point to prove. She will have the bit between her teeth and will want to put on a show and win more than convincingly. I don’t think she’s going to knock Persoon out, but she could possibly overwhelm her. I think it’s going to be a Taylor win and more convincingly than before.” – Natasha Jonas
“It was a tough fight these two had in 2019. The victory could just as easily have gone to Persoon. Persoon is a very aggressive and awkward boxer, which made it difficult for Taylor. Taylor is technically a better boxer and moves better in the ring, but Persoon’s pressure ruined it for Taylor. It will be a really exciting fight when they meet again. I look forward to see how they both have prepared for the fight and what surprises they have for each other. I expect two women in the ring who have improved, learned from their mistakes in the first fight and that it will be a fight to remember. I myself am really excited. May the best fighter win. I think Taylor will win again. I think see will be more prepared for what’s coming. But may the best fighter win!” – Sarah Mahfoud
“I’m really excited to watch this rematch as the first fight was brilliant! I had Persoon just winning the first but I think Katie Taylor is too cute to have not studied and learned from her mistakes from the last fight. I’m predicting Taylor won’t get into so much of a war this time and will use her speed and footwork to outbox Persoon to a points victory.” – Hannah Rankin
“I think it will be a very exciting fight. I think Persoon will present the same boxing that she did in the last fight. So I guess that everything relies on Taylor, if she’s able to move more and avoid too much war with Persoon. If Taylor is smart I think she will get the win. Maybe we’ll see a similar fight to Joshua vs Ruiz II, if that’s the case, I think Taylor will win the bout. But Persoon is good at closing the distance and going to war, she’s also strong and she has a very unorthodox style, so anything can really happen. The only thing I hope for is a fair decision. I had Persoon two rounds up last time.” – Katharina Thanderz
Final tally: Taylor 6 Persoon 0