Josh Taylor, known as "The Tartan Tornado," is set to face Ekow Essuman, also known as "The Engine," for the WBO International Welterweight Title at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. Both fighters stand at 178 cm with similar reach, fighting in the orthodox stance within the welterweight class.
Taylor turned professional in 2015 and has 19 wins with two losses. Essuman began his pro career in 2016 and boasts a slightly better record of 21 wins against one loss. Taylor has fought notable opponents such as Regis Prograis and José RamÃrez.
What time is Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman fight
Live coverage for the Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 07:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 06:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
The boxing match between Josh Taylor and Ekow Essuman will take place on May 24, 2025, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The event is set to begin at 07:30 PM EST. This fight is for the WBO International Welterweight Title and will be the main event of the evening.
The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds in the welterweight class. Since this is a live event, the exact time of the main event may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. It’s important to keep this in mind if you plan to watch.
To ensure you don’t miss any action, check your local time zone against the start time of 07:30 PM EST. Adjust accordingly to catch all the excitement from your location.
Fighters Details
Josh Taylor will face Ekow Essuman for the WBO International Welterweight Title in a 10-round bout.
Josh Taylor
- Nationality: Scotland
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 19 / 2 / 0
Josh Taylor, known as "The Tartan Tornado," holds a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. Since turning pro, he earned his reputation with notable victories and competed at a high level in the welterweight division. He lost his recent fights but remains resilient. His previous opponents showed significant skill, posing challenges comparable to what Essuman offers in the ring.
Ekow Essuman
- Nationality: Botswana
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 21 / 1 / 0
Ekow Essuman, "The Engine," boasts 21 wins and only 1 loss. He fought tough contenders with success, contributing greatly to his experience. With a strong showing in recent fights, he is prepared against Taylor's style due to past similar matchups.
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman Betting Odds
- Favorite: Josh Taylor : 1.3 (-330)
- Underdog: Ekow Essuman : 3.8 (+275)
| Method of victory | Josh Taylor | Ekow Essuman |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.6 (+360) | 7.5 (+650) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.8 (-125) | 6.5 (+550) |
How and where to watch the Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman Fight
You can watch Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman Fight Card
- Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman
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- Aloys Junior vs David Jamieson
- Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun
- Luke McCormack vs Samir Cuentas
- Alex Arthur Jr vs Robbie Chapman
- Aston Brown vs Reece Porter
- Lee Welsh vs Anthony Morton
- Drew Limond vs Ezequiel Gregores
- Luke Bibby vs Cesar Ignacio Paredes
- Marcus Sutherland vs Dylan Nixon
- Reese Lynch vs Jonatas de Oliveira
