The official broadcaster in the UK is DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office. Yes, you’ll have to pay a fee. It’s annoying, like paying for extra luggage when you only brought a handbag. But if you want to see history made (or a hilarious upset), it’s the price of admission.
Set an alarm on your phone for 9:45 PM. That gives you time to brew a proper cuppa, find a good spot on the sofa, and argue with your group chat about who will win. If you have a smart TV, test the stream an hour early. Trust me, you don’t want to be that person fiddling with the remote while the bell rings.
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A Little Story To Make You Smile
I remember watching the first big celebrity boxing match a few years ago. My flatmate, who hates sports, walked in halfway through and asked, “Is that the man from the Disney Channel?” I nodded. She sat down. She didn’t leave until the final bell. That’s the power of a spectacle like this.
This Friday, expect the same thing. Expect people who don’t know a left hook from a right cross to be shouting at the TV. It’s unifying, chaotic, and a little ridiculous. And that’s exactly why you should tune in.