Josh Taylor Essuman, ITAUMA vs. Balogun on May 24 – Live on DAZN

The undisputed former hero Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 Cos) will fight for importance and salvation on May 24 when he first appeared in his weight against the European belt holder at WBO Ekow Essuman (21-1, 8 KOS) in Glasgow. The card flow Live on Dazen (10:00 pm locally / 5:00 pm Et / 2:00 PM PT) from Ovo Hydro.

It is the first Battle of Taylor in Scotland since the controversial Saga Catraral, and this time there is no margin of error. It is older, heavier and out of successive losses. Let’s see if the crowd still believes.

Taylor returning to the homeland: the round of redemption or pension?

It was a long fall for Taylor. After cleaning 140 with victories over BAranchyk, Prograis and Ramirez, he slipped into fog of disputed victories, injuries, and ultimately a clear defeat – one to Catheral and another against Tudaimo Lopez where he seemed to be a ghost of his old self.

Now in 34 years, he goes in the weight category full of wolves. They will not respect his past. They will test the remainder of the present time. Essuman may not be an elite, but it is not a professional. And if Taylor looks flat, tiring or not interested, Glasgow may turn until he turns hostile to a hostile speed.

This is more than just a return. It is a professional crossroads. Win, and may get another big payment day. Loss, and the conversation turns from “What next?” To “What is the mistake that happened?”

Issan’s snapshot to destroy a legacy – he knows that

Essuman is not here for salary. Former British champion, Commonwealth and IBF Euro were rebuilt after his only loss to Harry Scarf last year. Since then, Owen Cooper and Bin Fujan-and has made it clear: He wanted battles worldwide.

He got the engine, has the experiment, and has already broke the jaws in the ring. Ask Danny Paul. Essuman is not afraid of Glasgow. He fought under the spotlight in Wembley and Manchester. The stage will not frighten him – Taylor’s name was not either.

If he wins, it jumps directly to the WBO mix in 147. If loses closely? He will still come out with more credibility than it was when he entered.

It returned to ITAUMA (11-0, 9 KOS) on May 24, on May 24, in the face of the former NFL championship that turned into Mike Balogun (21-1, 16 KOS) in Ovo Hydro in Glasgow.

Balogun brings the size, not the danger – Moses must be torn by it

ITAUMA Demsey Mckean was destroyed in two minutes last December in Riyadh. Since then, fans have waited months for his next victim. Enter the Mike Balogun: SouthPaw, the cruel man, a lined record, known for the settlement by Murat Gassiev in less than six minutes.

Balogun certainly has 21 wins, but let’s not pretend that these names mean anything. His last picnic? Governing victory over Lamont Capers – Definition of Walking for “Safe Divivation”.

He has an offer. Balogun is here to take punches, try to benefit, and perhaps survive for a long time to test the patience of ITAUMA. If this is possible.

Moses is walking – but a real danger waving on the horizon

Quinzbury’s golden boy wants a belt. With the presence of another dominant Ko, one step is approaching the title. If it looks sharp, you can bet on names like Hrgovic, Makhmudov or Kabayel begin to float in back rooms.

Currently, Balogun is a stumbling block. But ITAUMA does not overcome opponents – it erases them. And if Balogun becomes dirty or arrogant for one second, he may wake up staring at the lights.

This is no longer about proving himself anymore. This is about the signed boxes until the big battles land.

Event information

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Location: Ovo Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Starting time: 10:00 pm locally / 5:00 pm East time / 2:00 pm
Announcer: Live on Dazen
Tickets: Ticketmaster.com