Undisputed female lightweight champion Katie Taylor defends her WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles in a rematch against Delfine Persoon on August 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office from promoter Eddie Hearn’s backyard. Taylor (15-0, 6 KOs) won a controversial points win over Persoon (44-2, 18 KOs) on the Joshua vs. Ruiz bill last year.

“With Amanda Serrano not taking the fight I wanted the biggest fight possible in August and I think a second Persoon fight is one that everyone wants to see,” said Taylor. “I’ve been looking forward to a rematch ever since the first fight and I’m delighted it’s been made. It was definitely very close first time around, but I felt I deserved the win and I intend to leave no doubts in the rematch.”

Persoon said: “I am ready to get the victory following the injustice last June in New York, not by words but in the ring – I am ready!”