BOXING
How much do tickets cost for the Josh Taylor - Jack Catterall fight in Leeds, UK?
Here’s all the information regarding the prices for the fight between Taylor and Catterall.
The city of Leeds in northern England is set to host one of the most highly anticipated fights in the country. Josh Taylor is set to go up against Jack Catterall in what is set to be a grudge match that will go down in history.
The fight, which is set to start on Saturday, May 25 at around 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, is a replay of the bout that took place over two years ago.
As well as the prize money, a lot a pride is at stake: there is no love lost between the two, as both men genuinely don’t like each other and the anticipation has been building ever since the first fight ended.
Fighter fact file:
Josh Taylor
Nationality: Scottish
Born: January 2, 1991
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 69.5"
Total fights: 20
Record: 19-1 (13 KOs)
Jack Catterall
Nationality: British
Born: July 1, 1993
Height: 5' 7"
Reach: 67"
Total fights: 29
Record: 28-1 (13 KOs)
What happened last time?
Back in February 2022, the two fighters took to the ring in Glasgow, Scotland. On a hugely controversial night of boxing, it was Catterall who many thought had done enough to win, outboxing the Tartan Tornado for large stretches.
However, lady luck was on the side of the undisputed light-welterweight champion, and the judges gave the victory to the Scot.
How much are tickets for the Taylor - Catterall fight?
Tickets for the event, contrary to how much prices to see live sport have skyrocketed across the board, will not break the bank this time around.
AS USA checked it out and found that the cheapest tickets on sale ahead of the fight could be bought from Ticketmaster for £34.50, with the most expensive sitting at £263.
The First Direct Arena in Leeds has a capacity of 13,781 and has witnessed some historic performances over the years such as Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Miley Cyrus and The Eagles.