Delfine Persoon

IBF & WBC World Champion*, Lightweight

Delfine is a real personality in women's boxing, with an impressive career that makes her one of the best in her weight class. Ring Magazine agrees, ranking her as the 5th best female boxer in the world, regardless of weight class. With her exceptional talent and impressive willingness to fight, she has earned a place at the top of women's boxing and in the world of combat sports.

Known for her powerful punching technique and endurance in the ring, Persoon has won several lightweight titles. The IBF and WBC world titles brought her international attention, but also one of her only three defeats in total, when she was narrowly beaten on points by Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2019.

Delfine is not only an outstanding athlete, but also a strong advocate of equal rights in sport. Her commitment to fairness and her victories in the ring have made her a respected figure in global boxing. With her dedication and determination, Delfine Persoon remains a key figure in women's boxing and will continue to enrich the sporting world with her presence and impressive performances.

The "Humble Queen" is a southpaw, 172 cm tall with an impressive reach. She was born on 14 January 1985 in Roeselare, Belgium and lives in Gits, Belgium. She is single, has two sisters and her profession is policewoman. She is trained and coached by Filiep Tampere. 

Titles as a professional:

WBC Silver female super featherweight title since 2022
WIBF, WIBA and IBF world champion until 2019
WBC world champion 2014
European EBU champion 2011

Fight record as a professional: 

52 fights, 48 wins, 19 KOs, 3 losses, 1 no decision

Title as an amateur: 

South Netherlands Amateur Champion (2009)
Belgian Amateur Champion (2009)
Flemish Amateur Champion (2009)

Fight record as an amateur:

12 fights, 12 victories