The proposed re-match between undefeated world champion Katie Taylor and former title holder Delfine Persoon is in jeopardy. It had been anticipated that the Taylor v Persoon II showdown would be officially announced by Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn tonight. "We had a deal, but now we don't have a deal and Delfine will not be fighting Katie Taylor," he told Independent.ie. Though the purses would be reduced for the behind closed doors fight, Taylor would still be expected to earn the first-ever seven-figure sum in women'boxing. When Eddie Hearn tweeted earlier this week that the Taylor v Persoon fight was a runner, Taylor – who turned 34 earlier this month - commented 'Let's go'.

Source: Irish Independent July 09, 2020 10:17 UTC