After a wait of over two years, bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall are set to face off in an eagerly awaited rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday, May 25. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and worldwide, and exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The animosity between these two fighters began in February 2022 during a memorable night at The OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, where Taylor defended his Undisputed Super-Lightweight World Title against Catterall.
Since their first encounter, which Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) narrowly won via a controversial split decision to retain his title, a heated war of words has ensued. The aftermath of their initial fight has sparked intense debates, with Taylor enduring cuts near his left eye and a knockdown in the 8th round, while also receiving a point deduction in the 11th for a post-bell punch. Catterall, on the other hand, was penalized a point for holding in the 10th round.
This rematch promises to be a pulsating battle as both fighters seek to settle the score once and for all.
