Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 — AKA 'hate runs deep' — on Saturday is potentially the most eagerly awaited rematch in boxing right now. Two years on from the most controversial of decisions that meant the Tartan Tornado kept his undisputed super lightweight world crown, El Gato final gets his chance for revenge — and you can watch Taylor vs Catterall 2 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The atmosphere is building in at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, as a brooding fight week comes down to this. After a relatively sedate final press conference earlier in the week, both fighters had to be separated on stage at the weigh-in. Catterall weighed in marginally heavier than Taylor, but both comfortably beneath the 140lbs limit.
"That's all the talking done now. Fully focused on Saturday night, tune in it's going to be one hell of a fight," Catterall said. "It's been a long camp, I've done everything possible asked of me, everything's ready now to turn up tomorrow, re-write it."
"It's just another fight week, just another fight tomorrow night, all the training is done, can't wait for tomorrow now," Taylor said. "I will look good tomorrow and I'll look good winning."
The undercard is well underway, with Gary Cully securing a unanimous victory in an enthralling fight against Francesco Patera on the undercard. Next up is Paddy Donavan vs Lewis Ritson, followed by Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro for the vacant British cruiserweight title (and arguably the fight of the night). Then, it's the Taylor vs Catterall main event. Get yourself set up in front of a screen and tune in because there's plenty to enjoy.
► Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
► Venue: First Direct Arena, Leeds, U.K.
► Main card: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. BST / 4 a.m. AEST (May 26).
► Taylor vs Catterall (approx.): 5:35 p.m. ET / 2:35 p.m. PT / 10:35 p.m. BST (May 5) / 7:35 a.m. AEST (May 26).
• U.S. — ESPN Plus
• U.K. / RoW — DAZN
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
There may be on gold on the line for this rematch, but such is the ill-feeling between both fighters that hardly matters. Taylor's victory two years ago via split decision was called "the biggest robbery in British boxing history" by one World Boxing News after the Tartan Tornado touched the canvas in the eighth round. The 33-year-old Scottish southpaw has since lost every belt – the WBC, WBA and IBF titles to inactivity through injury and considering a move up in weight, the WBO strap in the ring to Teofimo Lopez last June – and one wonders where the former Commonwealth Games gold medallist goes next in defeat.
Catterall has been desperate for another shot at Taylor since February 2022's controversy, which remains his only professional defeat. In October, the 30-year-old Lancastrian beat former three-weight world champion Jorge Linares – the best win of his career to date – to finally get his wish. "This isn't about belts, this is personal to me, and I can't wait to get my hands on him," he has said in the buildup. "I don't like him, I don't respect him. I'm going to end him."
Below, we'll show you how to watch Taylor vs Catterall 2 live streams from anywhere. Plus, we provide all the details of a packed card and the all-important tale of the tape.
Watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams from anywhere
It's natural that you might want to watch the Taylor vs Catterall 2 live stream in your home country and with your favourite pundits and commentators, but what if you're not there when the fight is on?
You can still watch Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for boxing fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
It's really easy to set up and use a VPN in just three steps.
1. Choose and install your VPN. The best you can get right now is NordVPN.
2. Pick server location. So if you're in the U.S. and want to watch your usual U.K.-based stream, choose a server in the U.K..
3. Sit back and enjoy. Head to the streaming service showing the action and watch without being geo-blocked.
How to watch the Taylor vs Catterall live stream in the U.S.
Boxing fans in the U.S. can catch the grudge fight live stream between Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall on ESPN Plus.
It's $10.99 per month for the basic package or you can save over 15% by signing up for a year for $109.99. That brings access to more boxing, MLB, NHL, golf, lacrosse and even UFC if you're happy to add the occasional PPV fee.
Remember, if you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch Taylor vs Catterall 2 live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN. And if, for whatever reason, you can't get it working, do remember that you have the comfort of a 30-day money-back guarantee with NordVPN.
How to watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams in the U.K.
For fight fans in the U.K., DAZN has the exclusive rights to show the massive Taylor vs Catterall 2 fight night — AKA 'hate runs deep'.
Better yet, it's all part of your regular DAZN subscription (no PPVs here) with a month's access to the streaming service costing £19.99 a month with the Flexible monthly pass or the instalment package spread over a year offering a bit of a saving at £9.99 a month. If you can afford to buy a year up front, it's cheaper still, at £99.99.
It's worth also noting that DAZN subscribers in the U.K. that have a HD-enabled Sky box can register to watch the fight on DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 on Sky here.
As noted above, the main card starts at 7 p.m. BST on Saturday, May 25, with the headline bout expected to start at around 10:35 p.m..
If you're traveling away from the U.K., and want to watch Taylor vs Catterall 2 online, you'll need to get yourself a knockout boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams in Canada
It's a similar picture for our friends in the great white north, where DAZN is showing the Taylor vs Catterall 2 fight in Canada as part of your regular subscription to the streaming service.
DAZN costs at CA$29.99 per month, or CA$199.99 if you buy a year upfront. DAZN in Canada has the rights to plenty of other sports, too, including Champions League, Europa League and Bundesliga football among much more.
Not in Canada right now? You'll need to get yourself a knockout boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams in Australia
Let's not forget about boxing fans Down Under, too. The Taylor vs Catterall 2 live stream follows the lead of other countries around the world in that it is also via DAZN.
In Australia a month's subscription costs AU$13.99.
Traveling away from Australia at the minute? You'll need to get yourself a boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams in New Zealand
For New Zealand boxing fans wanting to catch the Taylor vs Catterall fight, it's DAZN again.
For the Kiwis, a monthly subscription to the streaming service costs NZ$14.99.
Remember, if you're away from NZ at the minute, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Taylor vs Catterall live streams worldwide
If you haven't seen your country listed above, fear not. DAZN holds the global broadcasting rights for Taylor vs Catterall in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Visit the DAZN homepage to sign up for a subscription.
Remember, if you're away from home at the minute, you'll need to get yourself a boxing VPN, such as NordVPN.
Taylor vs Catterall 2 tale of the tape
Taylor vs Catterall 2 fight card
- Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall; Super lightweight
- Cheavon Clarke vs. Ellis Zorro; For the vacant British cruiserweight title
- Paddy Donovan vs. Lewis Ritson; Welterweight
- Gary Cully vs. Francesco Patera; Lightweight
- Giorgio Visioli vs. Sergio Odabai; Lightweight
- George Liddard vs. Graham McCormack; Middleweight
- Leli Buttigieg vs. Anas Isarti; Light middleweight
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 odds
On the end of what many called a robbery in the first fight, Catterall is a marginal favorite to get the win this time around with DraftKings Sportsbook showing him at -150. Taylor is +120 to win.
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