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Beaming Josh Taylor weighs in for Ekow Essuman clash

Oscar Pick

23rd May, 2025

Beaming Josh Taylor weighs in for Ekow Essuman clash
Taylor (L) and Essuman (R). Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman Weigh-In Results

A rejuvenated Josh Taylor pounded his bare chest after hitting the scales at a career-heaviest of 146.8lbs, igniting what promises to be a new chapter in his illustrious story.

More than anything, the former undisputed super-lightweight king looks to get back to winning ways tomorrow night, taking on fully-fledged 147lb operator Ekow Essuman.

The pair will headline a stacked Queensberry Promotions card at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, with Taylor making his long-awaited welterweight debut.

Along with the main event, several more intriguing undercard matchups should make for an absorbing night of boxing, showcasing an array of Scottish and English talent.

JOSH TAYLOR VS EKOW ESSUMAN MAIN CARD

Start time 7pm live on DAZN

Welterweight Bout (147lbs)

Josh Taylor (146.8lbs) vs Ekow Essuman (146.4lbs)

Heavyweight Bout

Moses Itauma (254lbs) vs Mike Balogun (weight TBC)

Featherweight Bout (126lbs)

Nathaniel Collins (125.6lbs) vs Lee McGregor (125.4lbs)

Cruiserweight Bout (200lbs)

Aloys Junior (199lbs) vs David Jamieson (198.4lbs)

JOSH TAYLOR VS EKOW ESSUMAN UNDERCARD

Scottish Area Middleweight Championship (160lbs)

Aston Brown (159.6lbs) vs Reece Porter (159.4lbs)

Super-welterweight Bout (154lbs)

Drew Limond (148.8lbs) vs Ezequiel Gregores (150lbs)

Welterweight Bout (147lbs)

Luke McCormack (143.2lbs) vs Samir Cuentas (144lbs)

Super-featherweight Bout (130lbs)

Marcus Sutherland (127.3lbs) vs Dylan Nixon (127.4lbs)

Light-heavyweight Bout (175lbs)

Alex Arthur Jr (171lbs) vs Robbie Chapman (171lbs)

Lightweight Bout (135lbs)

Lee Welsh (133.1lbs) vs Tony Morton (134.6lbs)

Lightweight Bout (135lbs)

Luke Bibby (135.3lbs) vs Cesar Paredes (134lbs)

Welterweight Bout (147lbs)

Reese Lynch (141.5lbs) vs Jonatas Oliveira (140.1lbs)

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