Josh Taylor comes into his struggle towards Ekow Essuman tonight with a lot doubt about his future of their 12-round welterweight headliner on the SSE Hydro Enviornment in Glasgow, Scotland. Many followers see Taylor, 34, as ‘washed’ and can lose towards Essuman (21-1, 8 KOs). It might basically be Josh’s fourth straight defeat if Ekow beats him.
Tonight’s occasion shall be proven reside on DAZN beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET /11:00 p.m. PT. Ring walks are anticipated at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
Essuman, 36, misplaced solely as soon as in his profession to Harry Scarff in 2023, shedding a 12-round unanimous determination two years in the past 2023. Ekow was fairly nicely dominated by Scarff, a fighter later schooled final yr in a defeat towards Karen Chukhadzhian.
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Taylor vs. Essuman: Welterweight Conflict
That is Taylor’s first struggle at welterweight, and he believes the additional weight cushion of seven kilos will make him stronger. It’s attainable, however the points Josh had had during the last six years of his profession are extra about expertise. He’s struggled when preventing higher opposition, and was fortunate to get wins over Jack Catterall of their first struggle, Jose Ramirez and Regis Prograis.
Essuman’s working stage is beneath Taylor’s throughout his prime years. Nevertheless, he’s regarded so unhealthy in his final three fights towards Jack Catterall x 2 and Teofimo Lopez that even a fighter like Ekow may show an excessive amount of.
“He’s headlining the invoice right here in Glasgow towards a harmful fighter. All threat, little or no reward right here for Josh Taylor,” stated Carl Frampton to DAZN Boxing, discussing his view of the duty forward of 34-year-old Taylor preventing the upset-minded, hungry Ekow Essuman. “So, you’ve received to provide him credit score for taking it. I believe we’ll be taught much more about what Josh Taylor has left to provide after [tonight’s fight].”
“Most would say he’s [Taylor] misplaced his final three. He can’t lose 4 in a row. This can be a must-win, isn’t it?” stated commentator Ade Oladipo, speaking about ‘The Tartan Twister’ Taylor.
