Overview

• Josh Taylor will face Ekow Essuman on Saturday, May 24, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow for the WBO International welterweight title.
• This marks Taylor's first fight at welterweight after consecutive losses to Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall derailed his super-lightweight dominance.
• Ekow Essuman, with a professional record of 21-1 and eight KOs, aims to solidify his credentials by defeating Taylor on his home turf.
• Taylor sees the bout as a chance to reboot his career and launch a campaign for major fights in the welterweight division.
• Essuman, accustomed to being the away fighter, has expressed confidence in his preparation to face Taylor at his best.