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Gavin O'Callaghan

Plenty of belts to go round as Katie Taylor posts proud family pic along with message for fans

Katie Taylor has one for everybody in the audience by the looks of it as she's posted a pic with a belt for each family member.

The Bray superstar sent out a message thanking fans as she celebrated with family who gave her a helping hand holding all of her belts.

Posting on Facebook she said: "What a gruelling and amazing night at MSG! Dream come true to come away with all the belts. It was a very close fight but mission accomplished!

"Thanks so much to the fans for all the support.

"Today is a day for celebrating with family as UNDISPUTED!"

Taylor was left bloodied by the final bell (Reuters)

The champ last night controversially edged a war with Delphine Persoon by a majority decision to become the women’s undisputed world lightweight champion in only her 14th pro fight.

She was given the fight of her life by Persoon and many at ringside felt the Belgian had done enough to win as the Irishwoman hung on at the end.

But judges Allen Nace and John Poturaj gave her this slugfest 96-94, while Don Trella scored it a draw, the Irish Daily Mirror reports.

Taylor, 32, claimed Persoon’s WBC title to add to her WBA, IBF and WBO crowns and the Belgian left the ring in tears.

Katie Taylor was a controversial winner over Delfine Persoon (PA)

The unbeaten Taylor, who is now 14-0, was also awarded the Ring magazine belt to recognise her status as the division's No 1.

She said: "I definitely felt like I had done enough, especially early on. I stood there and fought too much and I should have been more disciplined but I showed great heart."

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