Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman Boxing Betting
Josh Taylor will look to bounce back from the only two losses in his career, as he takes on Ekow Essuman on Saturday, May 24. The fight will take place at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland and can be seen on DAZN. Taylor is 19-2 in his career with 13 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Jack Catterall in May of last year and that follows a unanimous decision loss to Teofimo Lopez in June of 2023. Essuman is 21-1 in his career with 8 knockouts. He is coming off a majority decision win against Ben Vaughan in November of last year. Taylor is a 3-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
Boxing Odds – WBO Junior Lightweight Title Fight
When: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Where: Hydro Arena – Glasgow, Scotland
Why: Welterweight Fight
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 knockouts) will face Ekow Essuman (21-1, 8 knockouts) in a 12-round welterweight bout. Specifically, Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland is the venue.
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Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman
Taylor is moving up to 147 pounds for the first time and knows he has to prove himself at this weight. “I’ve been there and done that and worn all the four t-shirts at light welter. Now I’m back to being the hunter. I’m nothing at welterweight. I’m coming up to try and prove a point – that I can become a two-weight world champion – and I’ve chosen a very, very tough, and tried and tested, opponent. He’s a great fighter. He’s very tough; very strong. He gives everybody a tough night, so I’m expecting a tough night, and it’s given me that fire in my belly and a little bit of the fear factor, which is what I need. I was teammates with him on Team GB, and we did a few rounds a few years ago, but even then he was always tough and strong, so I know what he brings to the table. I know I’ve got my hands full. I’m fully up for this fight and the challenges ahead.”
“Respect for Josh,” said Essuman. “I’ve been pretty shoot-from-the-hip with him, and he knows that. I don’t think he’s sleeping on me in any way, shape or form. He’s just been focusing on what he’s been focusing on. It is what it is. I perform the best in the lion’s den.”
Welterweight Bout
Josh Taylor, age 34, is 19-2 with 13 knockouts. He stands five feet and ten inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Prestonpans, Scotland. He is 4-2 in his last six fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Jack Catterall in May of last year. Taylor lost a unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez in June of 2023, won a split decision against Catterall in February of 2022, won a unanimous decision against Jose Ramirez in May of 2021, won by 1st round knockout against Apinun Khongsong in September of 2020 and won a majority decision against Regis Prograis in October of 2019.
Ekow Essuman, age 36, is 21-1 with 8 knockouts. He stands five feet and ten inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Botswana. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. He is coming off a majority decision win against Ben Vaughan in November of last year. Essuman won by 10th round TKO against Owen Cooper in July of last year, lost by unanimous decision to Harry Scarff in November of 2023, won a majority decision against Chris Kongo in January of 2023, won a unanimous decision against Samuel Antwi in September of 2022 and won by unanimous decision against Darren Tetley in April of 2022.
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