Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 – as expected – was a quickfire sellout when tickets went on general sale on Friday.
The two super-lightweight stars will rematch on April 27 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds (live on DAZN) – some 26 months on from their controversial first meeting in Glasgow. That night of course Taylor claimed a hotly-disputed split decision victory.
The acrimony raged on afterwards, right to this day, look at the scenes from this week’s stormy press conferences in Edinburgh and Manchester. So it was no surprise to see the 12,000 tickets all sell out almost immediately on Friday afternoon.
Catterall and Hearn on sellout
“I’m so grateful for all of the support,” said Catterall. “I appreciate all the fans spending their hard-earned money to see me beat Josh Taylor on April 27 in Leeds. I know what lies ahead of me. As much as we have the press conferences and the weigh-in, I have a job to do on April 27. I’m preparing for the best of Josh Taylor, so when I beat him and do it convincingly, I can move on with my career. Josh, you are finished after this fight. In nine weeks’ time, we get to put him to bed.”
Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn added: “What an incredible response for an unmissable all-British grudge match. 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.”
