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JOSH TAYLOR takes on Ekow Essuman in a Scottish homecoming fight THIS Saturday!

Taylor is looking to rectify back-to-back defeats as he takes on 36-year-old Essuman.

File photo dated 26-02-2022 of Josh Taylor celebrate victory in the junior welterweight bout against Jack Catterall. British boxing authorities have confirmed an investigation into the scoring of Josh Taylor¿s controversial victory over Jack Catterall. Issue date: Monday February 28, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Glasgow. Photo credit should read Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

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Josh Taylor is looking to get his career going again after back-to-back lossesCredit: Steve Welsh/PA Wire
Ekow Essuman (right) in action against Samuel Antwi during their British, IBF European and Commonwealth Welterweight Championship contest at the AO Arena, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Manchester. Photo credit should read: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

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Ekow Essuman (right) comes into the clash off the back of consecutive victoriesCredit: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire

‘The Tartan Tornado’ Taylor comes into the clash off the back of two losses, having been beaten by Teofimo Lopez before losing his rematch to Jack Catterall in May 2024.

Ekow ‘The Engine’ Essuman comes into the bout with a record of 21-1-0, with eight of his 21 victories coming by KO.

Essuman’s only defeat came at the hands of Harry Scarff in 2023, losing by unanimous decision in Manchester, meaning Taylor will look to be the first man to KO Essuman to get back to form.

The Engine in turn looks to be the first man to KO Taylor, with both of his defeats coming by unanimous decision, with whoever can score the victory becoming the WBO international welterweight champion.

When is Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman?

  • Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman is LIVE on Saturday, May 24.
  • Coverage of the card starts at 7pm BST on DAZN.
  • The fight takes place at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
  • Ringwalks for Taylor vs Essuman are expected at around 10pm BST.
  • Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.

*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.

How to watch Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman and is there a live stream?

  • The bout will come live to fans on DAZN to over 200 countries.
  • An annual DAZN subscription costs £119.99 or £14.99 for monthly.
  • There is also monthly flexible pass – which can be cancelled at any time – for £24.99.
  • The broadcast is on DAZN TV or can be live streamed via the website or app.
  • SunSport will blog all the action from the card as it happens.

Full card

  • Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman; Welterweight
  • Nathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor; Featherweight
  • Aloys Junior vs Davie Jamieson; Cruiserweight
  • Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun; Heavyweight
  • Luke McCormack vs Samir Cuentas; Light welterweight
  • Alex Arthur Jr vs Robbie Chapman; Super middleweight

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