Josh Taylor Has Questions He Must Answer in Bid to Become a Two-Weight World Champion
- Josh Taylor will make his welterweight debut against Ekow Essuman at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on May 24, 2025.
- Taylor, a former undisputed junior welterweight champion, is coming off back-to-back losses and seeks redemption after a controversial 2022 decision against Jack Catterall.
- Taylor holds a 19-2 record with 13 KOs, while Essuman is a durable 21-1 fighter known for relentless pressure and holds the WBO European title.
- The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds, starts around 10:30 p.m. BST, and will be held in front of a largely Scottish crowd with tickets ranging from $53.50 to $382.
- Taylor's victory could revive his career and lead to bigger fights, but Essuman's toughness makes the contest highly competitive and the outcome uncertain.
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