Jacobs vs Chavez Jr live stream: how to watch tonight's fight online from anywhere

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Daniel Jacobs is back on the comeback trail and making his super middleweight debut tonight against Mexican old stager Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Read on to find out how to get a Jacobs vs Chavez Jr live stream, no matter where on Earth you are.

The pair share a common sore point, having both recently been defeated at middleweight level by the indestructible Canelo Álvarez, with Jacobs' loss to the red-haired warrior coming in his last fight - a bitter points defeat back in May which saw him relinquish his IBF middleweight title.

Jacobs vs Chavez Jr - where and when

The Daniel Jacobs vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr showdown will take place on Friday, December 20 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ring walks for the main event are expected at around 9pm MST local time, so that's a 11pm ET / 8pm PT start across the States and a predicted 4am GMT start for fight fans in the UK.

But Jacobs's record still stands at an impressive 35 wins and three defeats and he’ll be looking to get things back on track against another Mexican. While Jacobs last five fights have gone to a decision, the American can still boast a formidable career knockout percentage of 83% and is widely expected to fare well moving up to 168 lbs in the super middleweight division.

The son of retired six-time world boxing champion Julio César Chávez and older brother of Omar Chávez, Chavez Jr is part of Mexican boxing royalty, but his defeat to Canelo back in 2017 may have been even more damaging than Jacobs', with the 33-year-old having only fought once since that loss.

Despite his potential rustiness, in part thanks to his evasion of VADA drug tests which saw him serve a suspension, it shouldn't be discounted that Chavez Jr was once a dominant force as a middleweight champion, clocking up 46 wins before his damaging Canelo defeat.

Who will get their career back on track at the Super Middleweight category? Read on to find out how to live stream the Jacobs vs Chavez Jr fight from absolutely anywhere - although if you're in the US or Canada, we can save you the time by confirming that DAZN has all the coverage.

Live stream the Jacobs vs Chavez Jr fight from outside your country 

In the US, UK or Canada tonight? Then scroll just a little further down this page and we'll tell you who's broadcasting the boxing from where you are.

But if you're abroad this weekend then you'll need another way to watch and avoid possible geo-blocking. That's where using a VPN comes in.

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Short for Virtual Private Networking, it's an ideal piece of software that allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location. (i.e. one that's actually showing the boxing).

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How to watch Jacobs vs Chavez Jr: US live stream

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Streaming service DAZN has added yet another event to its ever growing roster with the Jacobs vs Chavez Jr fight. This main fight should start at 11pm ET / 8pm PT.

If you're not already a subscriber, you can sign up to DAZN at its website.  A contract will set you back $19.99 per month and the channel is promising 'over 70 fight nights per year' - that's where a $99 one-year contract looks like far better value. 

If signing up to DAZN appeals but you're outside the US this weekend, then using a VPN will let you watch like you're back at home.

How to live stream Jacobs vs Chavez Jr in Canada for FREE

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DAZN is the channel holding the cards for Jacobs vs Chavez Jr in Canada, too. But unlike South of the border, Canadians are also offered the one month free trial. Subscriptions are $20 per month or $150 annually at present. 

Of course, if you are outside Canada, you can follow the VPN route above and tune in with a DAZN log-in all the same. 

How to watch the Jacobs vs Chavez Jr fight: UK stream

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If you're a Sky Sports customer, you can watch all the action from the States with coverage beginning on Sky Sport Main Event at 2am in the early hours of Saturday morning.

If you're not a Sky subscriber, you can watch the fight by purchasing a one-off Sky Sports pass with NOW TV, costing £.99 per day, While its special offer currently has a whole month for just £20.

Not in the UK? Then you'll need a VPN to watch this live stream as if you were back at home

Luke Edwards

Luke is a freelance writer and editor with over two decades of experience covering tech, science and health. Among many others he writes across Future titles covering health tech, software and apps, VPNs, TV, audio, smart home, antivirus, broadband, smartphones, cars and plenty more. He also likes to climb mountains, swim outside and contort his body into silly positions while breathing as calmly as possible.