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Ekow Essuman Upsets Josh Taylor to Win WBO Global Welterweight Championship – Taylor vs. Essuman Highlights

Ekow Essuman delivered an upset for the ages, defeating Josh Taylor to capture the vacant WBO Global Welterweight Championship on Saturday night in Scotland.

It was clear from the get-go that Taylor was on another level than Essuman, and likely took the first two rounds handily. Essuman finally got his offense going in the third, landing a big right hand that broke the guard and appeared to momentarily rock Taylor.

Towards the end of the round, Taylor landed a right hook, but Essuman snapped back with a shot of his own that had Taylor going back to his corner on wobbly legs.