Delfine Persoon wins the WBC Silver title

Delfine Persoon of Belgium won the vacant World Boxing Council super featherweight silver title by defeating Elhem Mekhaled of France on points on a card in Dubai.

The fight was initially scheduled for last weekend but was postponed, in respect, following the death of United Arab Emirates President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The government declared “official mourning” for a period of 40 days and three days of suspension of work activities.

Delfine defined herself, showing her greatest experience, dominating on the Judges’ scorecards.

This victory of the Belgian champion, who also works as a police officer in her country, put her in a great position to fight soon for the WBC world title, against the current champion Alycia Baumgardner.