Josh Taylor faces Ekow Essuman tonight at SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. They compete for the WBO International Welterweight Title in a 10-round match. Both fighters share an undefeated record against each other and promise a compelling main event fight.
Taylor, "The Tartan Tornado," turned pro with an impressive resume, securing a respected stance within the welterweight division. Originating from Scotland, he faced challenging opponents and showed resilience in his bouts. Essuman, "The Engine," representing Botswana, shows formidable records against skillful boxers since turning pro.
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 event takes place at 07:30 PM EST on May 24, 2025. Josh Taylor faces Ekow Essuman at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The fight is for the WBO International Welterweight Title. This main event is scheduled for 10 rounds in the welterweight class.
Please note that the ring walk times may vary due to the performance of undercard fights. It's advisable to stay updated as these preliminary bouts can affect the exact timing of the main event.
For viewers in different time zones, refer to a time zone conversion table to find out what time it starts in your country.
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 Betting Odds
- Favorite: Josh Taylor : 1.3 (-330)
- Underdog: Ekow Essuman : 3.6 (+260)
| 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) | 6.2 (+525) |
Josh Taylor is the favorite with odds of 1.3 (-330). He seems more likely to win. Bettors wagering on him to win by points see odds at 1.8 (-125). Ekow Essuman is the underdog with odds of 3.6 (+260). His potential victory by decision sees longer odds at 6.2 (+525). Both have higher odds to win via KO/TKO/DQ, with Taylor at 4.6 (+360) and Essuman at 7.5 (+650). These odds hint Taylor's better chance for a decision win while Essuman faces tougher chances across all outcomes.
Fighters Details
Josh Taylor
- Nationality: Scotland
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 19 / 2 / 0
Ekow Essuman
- Nationality: Botswana
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 21 / 1 / 0
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