US EditionCarl Frampton Believes Josh Taylor Showed His Age in Welterweight Debut Defeat
- Josh Taylor, the Scottish boxer who previously held undisputed titles at super-lightweight, was defeated in his first welterweight fight by Ekow Essuman at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on May 24, 2025.
- Taylor moved up to the welterweight division with hopes of capturing a world title in a second weight class but encountered a formidable opponent known for his toughness and seasoned welterweight experience.
- Although Taylor started strong, dominating early rounds and landing punishing blows, he slowed down after a seventh-round head clash and ultimately stopped returning punches in later rounds.
- The judges unanimously awarded Essuman the 12-round fight with a score of 116-113, as he highlighted his resilience by reflecting on frequently being the underdog and facing tough challenges throughout his career.
- Carl Frampton and others suggest Taylor showed signs of age and wear from hard fights, raising questions about his future after his third consecutive defeat at age 34.
17 Articles
17 Articles
The Sun
The Irish SunEx-undisputed champ Taylor hits new low with Essuman loss on welterweight debut
SNS JOSH TAYLOR’S Scotland homecoming and welterweight welcome against Ekow Essuman ended in disaster. The 34-year-old Tartan Tornado was supposed to leap up a weight and dominate the 36-year-old Nottingham underdog. PAJosh Taylor picked up an ominous cut on his way to a surprise defeat[/caption] The crowning moment for Ekow Essuman #TaylorEssuman pic.twitter.com/wxiVRIpKHV— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 24, 2025 SNSTaylor was stunned by a loss …
Ekow Essuman stuns Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor’s welterweight debut ends in disaster “The Tartan Tornado’s” homecoming was ruined as Josh Taylor’s first foray into the welterweight division ended in a shock defeat by former British champion Ekow Essuman in Glasgow, on May 24, leaving serious questions over the former undisputed world champion’s future in boxing. Taylor started brightly and had […]
Josh Taylor’s Pursuit of Two-Weight World Champion Status Concludes with Defeat to Ekow Essuman
Josh Taylor’s ambition to secure a place as a two-weight world champion faced a significant setback following his defeat to Ekow Essuman at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. The 34-year-old, who previously held the undisputed junior welterweight title, entered this welterweight bout after losing his last two matches against Jack Catterall and Teofimo Lopez. Making his 147lbs debut, Taylor faced the seasoned WBO European champion, Essuman, who is 36 year…
Ekow Essuman Upsets Josh Taylor and Moses Itauma Blasts Out Mike Balogun in Glasgow
A few years ago, Josh Taylor was 19-0 and the undisputed super lightweight champion. His name was being bandied about in pound-for-pound discussions. But those days are long gone. Today, fighting on his home turf in Glasgow, the “Tartan Tornado” suffered his third straight setback, losing a 12-round decision to Ekow Essuman. Taylor started fast, […] This post Ekow Essuman Upsets Josh Taylor and Moses Itauma Blasts Out Mike Balogun in Glasgow bel…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
