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Tony Mogan

Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon rematch confirmed for August 22 on Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin card

Taylor became unified world champion last year. (Picture: Getty Images)

Katie Taylor will meet Delfine Persoon in a rematch of their 2019 classic in Matchroom's Fight Camp this summer.

Taylor will put her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight titles on the line against the Belgian on August 22, a card headlined by Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin.

The Bray fighter controversially secured a majority decision win over Persoon to unify the division at Madison Square Garden last June.

Persoon, furious with the decision, appealed having felt she had done enough to hand Taylor the first defeat of a stunning professional career.

Taylor hopes to end any lingering doubts when the two meet again this summer.

"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," said Persoon. "Not by words, but in the ring - I am ready!"

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