Ekow Essuman Defeats Josh Taylor

On May 24 in Glasgow, Scotland, Josh Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs), 34, squared off against 36-year-old Ekow Essuman (22-1, 8 KOs) in a battle for the WBO Global welterweight title.

The bout went the distance, with Essuman winning by unanimous decision: 116–113, 116–112, and 115–113 — UD 12.

This marks Taylor’s third consecutive loss, as he hasn’t won a fight since 2022. The bout against Essuman also served as Taylor’s debut in the welterweight division.

Essuman, meanwhile, continued his momentum after two victories last year — one by decision, the other by stoppage.

Detailed fight stats are available via the provided link.