Essuman Upsets Taylor in Glasgow Welterweight Debut

Ekow Essuman defeated former undisputed champion Josh Taylor by unanimous decision (116-113, 116-112, 115-113) in Glasgow, marking Taylor's welterweight debut. Taylor started strong but faded as Essuman's superior conditioning and effective right hand took over in the later rounds, particularly after Taylor suffered a cut. Compubox statistics showed Essuman landing more total punches, while Taylor's early edge in power punches diminished. The Glasgow crowd expressed disappointment but little surprise at the result, given Taylor's defensive struggles. Essuman now seeks a world title opportunity, while Taylor faces uncertainty about his future at 147 pounds. On the undercard, Nathaniel Collins stopped Lee McGregor to capture the WBC silver featherweight title.