The highly anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall will be available for live streaming on DAZN and exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States. These two fighters, who have been harboring intense animosity towards each other for over two years, are set to face off at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 27. Viewers in the UK and around the world can catch all the action on DAZN, while fans in the US can only watch it on ESPN+.
Their first encounter in February 2022 in Glasgow was nothing short of a spectacle. Taylor managed to retain his junior welterweight world title by a narrow margin, sparking controversy and accusations of robbery. The fight was filled with chaos, as Taylor suffered two cuts near his eye and was knocked down in the 8th round. Adding to the madness, Taylor was deducted a point for throwing punches after the bell in the 11th round, while Catterall was penalized for excessive holding in the 10th round.
Despite Catterall’s strong performance throughout the fight, he ultimately ended up on the losing side, experiencing defeat for the first time. This decision left fans outraged and fueled the growing animosity between Taylor and Catterall. Following the fight, Taylor relinquished his belts due to mandatory fight orders and later suffered a defeat against Teofimo Lopez in New York. On the other hand, Catterall bounced back by defeating Darragh Foley and forcing Jorge Linares into retirement.
Taylor has been boasting about never avoiding a fight, especially not against Catterall, accusing his opponent of riding on his fame. He has promised to thoroughly defeat Catterall on April 27 and is eagerly looking forward to it. Meanwhile, Catterall is seeking revenge and is tired of being constantly reminded of the rematch. He is driven by a deep-seated hatred towards Taylor and vows to end him during their upcoming bout.
Eddie Hearn believes that this grudge match is exactly what British boxing has been longing for, as the unresolved score from their first fight demands a resolution. Bob Arum, on the other hand, hails this rematch as the ultimate showdown, with Taylor known for his refusal to back down and a passionate crowd in Leeds eagerly awaiting the clash.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com