It will take exactly one year since his last fight when the ‘Tartan Tornado’ steps between the ropes step on Saturday evening, looking back to jump back after a frustrating few years.
That loss in the Rematch came a year after Taylor was defeated by Teofimo Lopez in New York, and that together with the two attacks with Catterall the only fights he has had since May 2021, when he became Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas in Las Vegas to become the first undisputed world champion of the four belt.
The 34-year-old has now drawn his attention to the Welterweight division and it is determined that he will become a two-weight world champion.
That journey starts this weekend against the holder of the WBO European Welterweight -Riem in Essuman, who was only defeated once in 22 professional fights.
That came in 2023 against Harry Scarff and Essuman has since been reflected by last year by claiming the European title against Owen Cooper before defending it in November in November with a points victory at Owen Vaughan.
Josh Taylor was defeated by Jack Catterall a year ago
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Taylor vs Essuman Fighting date and location
Taylor vs Essuman will take place tonight on Saturday 24 May 2025 in the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
Taylor vs Essuman Fighting time and ring walks
Saturday’s Undercard starts at 7 p.m. BST, with the walks of the main event that is expected at around 10 p.m.
As always, those exact timings can be changed.
How to look Taylor vs Essuman
TV -channel and live stream: Taylor vs Essuman will be broadcast live tonight via Dazn.
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Taylor vs Essuman Undercard
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There is also an all-Scottish confrontation to enjoy if featherweights Nathaniel Collins and Lee McGregor go toe to toe.
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman
Nathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor
Aloys Junior vs Davie Jamieson
Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun
Luke McCormack vs Samir Cuentas
Alex Arthur JR vs Robbie Chapman
Taylor vs Essuman prediction
It’s just a must-win for Taylor.
Three straight defeats in this phase of his career would certainly bring down the curtain, and losing at European level would be a huge blow to a man who has it that he has more world titles to win.
Taylor played his role last year in an entertaining Rematch with Catterall and ended the fight strongly, which suggests that there is anything left in the tank.
The displacement of up to 147 pounds will help with any weight problems and it will be interesting to see what Power Taylor is wearing, because it has not been the biggest punchers at Licht-Roerzer.
Inactivity has been a problem in recent years, but he will be roared by the Scottish fans on Saturday evening and the younger man will be in the ring.
Essuman is 36 and this is a big step higher than the level of opponents he fought. It is unlikely that Taylor will take too many risks with so much at stake, but he should have enough to make his way to a crucial victory.
Taylor to win, unanimous decision.
Josh Taylor has to win to get his career back on the right track
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Taylor vs Essuman weighing results
The hunters went on the scales on Friday afternoon. Taylor came in at 146.8 pounds, with Essuman a little lighter at 146.4LBS.
Taylor vs Essuman Latest Opportunities
Taylor to win on points or by decision: 4/5
Taylor to win by knocks -out or technical knock -out: 7/2
Essuman to win on points or by decision: 5/1
Essuman to win by knocks -out or technical knock -out: 6/1
Opportunities via Betfair (subject to change).
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