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Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman

Taylor vs Essuman at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland

Former world champion Josh Taylor of Scotland returns to the ring to face WBO European champion Ekow Essuman of Botswana at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. The pair battle it out at welterweight, headlining the fight card titled “Land of the Brave.”

Also on the card, former British champion Nathaniel Collins takes on former European bantamweight champion Lee McGregor in an all-Scottish featherweight contest. Additionally, WBA Continental cruiserweight champion Aloys Youmbi of England will meet Scotland’s David Jamieson.

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Taylor vs Essuman fight card

Main card

  • Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman, 12 rounds, welterweight – vacant WBO Global title
  • Moses Itauma vs. Mike Balogun, 10 rounds, heavyweight – WBO Intercontinental and WBA International titles
  • Nathaniel Collins vs. Lee McGregor, 12 rounds, featherweight – vacant vacant WBC Silver title
  • Reese Lynch vs. Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira, 4 rounds, welterweight
  • Aloys Youmbi vs. David Jamieson, 12 rounds, cruiserweight – WBA Continental and vacant Commonwealth titles

Prelims

  • Aston Brown vs. Reece Porter, 10 rounds, middleweight – Scottish title
  • Drew Limond vs. Ezequiel Gregores, 4 rounds, super welterweight
  • Luke McCormack vs. Samir Cuentas, 8 rounds, welterweight
  • Alex Arthur vs. Robbie Chapman, 4 rounds, light heavyweight
  • Luke Bibby vs. Cesar Ignacio Paredes, 4 rounds, lightweight
  • Lee Welsh vs. Tony Morton, 4 rounds, lightweight

Post-lims

  • Marcus Sutherland vs. Dylan Nixon, 6 rounds, super featherweight

*Card, ticket and broadcast information subject to change

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How to watch

Date

May 24, 2025

Location

OVO Hydro - Exhibition Way, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom

Where to watch

Start time

  • Main card: 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT / 7:00 pm BST
  • Prelims: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM BST
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