Caroline Veyre defeats Delfine Persoon to be crowned WBC world champion

Caroline Veyre crowned WBC world champion

Canada’s French-born Caroline Veyre (11-1) became the new World Boxing Council super featherweight champion after defeating the experienced Belgian Delfine Persoon(50-4, 20 KOs) by unanimous decision.

The fight was part of a card presented by Salita Promotions at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Parisian pugiist Veyre, a 37-year-old living in Montreal, also reinforced by a standout amateur career, prior to the pro ranks, managed to impose her hand speed during moments at a distance, but found herself entangled in the wily, physical and pressure-heavy style of Persoon.

The bout became so rugged that the referee had to intervene on several occasions, even deducting two points from each boxer.

The judges at ringside favoured Veyre’s precision with scores of 94-92, 95-91, and a wide 99-88.