The Co Wicklow boxer Katie Taylor has been declared the undisputed lightweight world champion.

She won her fight against Belgian boxer Delfine Persoon on a majority decision.

It was a close result, with the judges ultimately giving scores of 95-95, 96-94 and 96-94 - securing the WBC title for Katie.

Katie Taylor (left) in action against Delfine Persoon in the IBF, WBC, WBO, WBA, Ring Magazine Women's Lightweight World Championships fight at Madison Square Garden, New York. Picture by: Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images

Speaking after the fight in New York's Madison Square Garden, Katie told Sky News: "I racked up some nice rounds early on. I knew she was going to come on strong, but I thought I did enough in the end."

Unifying the four lightweight titles marks the high-point of Taylor's professional career.

The 32-year-old from Bray rose to prominence with her gold medal win at the 2012 London Olympics, before turning professional in 2016.

President Michael D Higgins Tweeted his congratulations to Katie:

“My warmest congratulations to @KatieTaylor on reaching the pinnacle of achievement in her sport, becoming the undisputed lightweight world champion.”

— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) June 2, 2019

Main image: Katie Taylor (centre) celebrates her win against Delfine Persoon in the IBF, WBC, WBO, WBA, Ring Magazine Women's Lightweight World Championships fight at Madison Square Garden, New York. Picture by: Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images