Katie Taylor versus Delfine Persoon rematch punch stats

98-93, 96-94, and 96-94 are the only numbers that really count in terms of Katie Taylor getting her hand raised after another gruelling 10 rounds with Delfine Persoon.

Still, it’s interesting to have a look at the punch stats from the fight. Something that various boxing enthusiasts and punters might want to take a note on, as betting statistics play a major role in any sport.

CompuBox revealed their data on the fight and it makes for some interesting reading.

Once again the volume came from the Belgian, who threw an average of 73.5 punches per round to Taylor’s 30.8. However the accuracy belonged to Taylor as she managed to land 31% of all her punches thrown and a very impressive 42% of power punches, up from 25% and 29% from fight one.

Taylor had 85 power connects to Persoon’s 77. Taylor was significantly more accurate in every round, although she only outlanded Persoon in four rounds with round five seeing both land clean 10 times a piece.

Look through the stats below:

Jonny Stapleton

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