The grudge rematch between bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall taking place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday April 27, shown live on DAZN in the UK and around the world and exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S., has sold out in less than a day after going on sale to the general public at midday.
“What an incredible response for an unmissable all-British grudge match,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The First Direct Arena in Leeds is completely sold out. The controversy of the first fight will be settled in an unbelievable night on April 27, live and exclusive on DAZN in the UK and around the world, part of your subscription on the global home of boxing.”
good for them
Big time controversy but predictable. Taylor got knocked down and out hustled in all categories such as jabs thrown & landed, body punches, power punches landed / thrown. A Taylor loss would have prevented a fight with Teofimo Lopez.
Any truth in the rumour Taylor drinks too much?
Man, the Brits love their boxers. I’m glad that the fight sold out rapidly. Fighters willing to step in the ring and put it all on the line deserve to make as much as possible.
Taylor has fought only once since their match and a loss at that. Caterall has fought twice and both last year, with the second fight in October, so he should still be in excellent shape. Taylor better be in good shape for this one or he will be in deep trouble come the second half of the fight.
I think both fighters will be motivated considering their history, venue and what the future holds. I’m picking Taylor by decision 115-113 without controversy this time in a good fight.