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Queensberry Promotions announced its next big boxing PPV, which will be headlined by Josh Taylor and Ekow Essuman. The fight between the two is currently scheduled for the WBO International welterweight title at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
Former undisputed world championJosh Taylor returns to the ring at welterweight against European WBO champion Ekow Essuman, live on DAZN worldwide.
Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 KOs), now 34, the former undisputed world super lightweight champion, moves up to welterweight after being defeated on points in the rematch of his controversial encounter with Jack Catterall in early 2022.
Millionaire gain for Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman
Josh Taylor's purse for his fight with opponent Ekow Essuman is reported to be £375,000. After two significant back-to-back PPV defeats against Jack Catterall and Teofimo Lopez, Taylor is looking forward to his possible comeback this weekend
He looks in good shape ahead of the fight with Essuman. Josh Taylor's total purse for the fight could amount to £1.5 million if PPV purchases exceed 700,000 sales.
Josh Taylor's record: 21 fights (19 wins and 2 losses).
Ekow Essuman had a strong comeback after losing to Harry Scarff. This weekend, when he returns to the ring, his purse for the fight will be £300,000Ekow Essuman's earnings will amount to £800,000, depending on PPV purchases. Ahead of his fight against Taylor this weekend, Essuman gave a good fight against Owen Cooper and Ben Vaughan.
Ekow Essuman's record: 22 fights (21 wins and 1 loss).