World Boxing News provides live results and relationships when Josh Taylor fights Ekow Essuman in Glasgow.
Taylor strives to restore his career on the right track, this time on 147 pounds, and winning the title of world champion by the end of the year.
A failure for the Scotch can mean the end of his career.
Taylor vs essuman results
Josh Taylor fought for his debut in welterweight as determined Ekow Essuman He gave the scot everything he could do in Hydro Ovo.
The first half of the competition seemed to match Taylor, who showed the flash of his elderly self several times and hurt Essuman.
However, Essuman was nowhere to go, and it was obvious that the competition was heading for a decision.
In later rounds, Essuman went to his freshness against the inactive, former super Lightweight champion.
Planned work and Essuman have won the last five rounds to get a well -deserved head. All judges appointed in favor of Essuman 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113.
After stopping Lee McGregor in the fourth, Nathaniel Collins He left with the title of WBC Silver Feather Wweight.
The couple went to war until McGregor hit the canvas. Then Collins maintained the three-wheeled motif of the night to go to 17-0.
Moses will bite Mike Balogun devastated in two rounds with a disgusting impact, which occurred after two massive knocking.
Balogun got up from the second in almost ten, when he was heavily dropped by Itauma and, on his merit, tried to get out of shooting.
When the American pushed forward, Ituma also caught a crunchy blow, turning the Balogun’s neck and immediately ending the fight.
Aloys Jr. He received the free title of Commonwealth cruise community with the impressive triumph of the third round of David Jamieson.
Looking at relaxed and massive hands, Aloys did work with three overwhelming tests.
“Bad man” Aston Brown He abandoned Reece Porter three times to get the free medium score title. Brown put down Porter in the first minute with a trembling shot.
The magazine was on the wall when the porter’s legs disappeared. Surprisingly, the judge allowed to fight, and not once, but twice. Brown planted Porter every time until the official canceled the clash in the first round after knocking down number three.
Son of Alex Artur, Alex Arthur Jr.It made it a successful night for the offspring of Scottish boxing legends. Junior dominated Twardy Robbie Chapman to get off and run away in massive lightweight. The judge’s result was read 40-36.
Drew limondThe son of the deceased Willie Limond, moved to 4-0 with a win in points on Ezequiel Gregores. Meanwhile, Luke McCormack He recorded his fourth victory Pro when he stopped Samir Cuentas in two rounds.
The ending, however, was misleading because it seemed that Cuentas breathed a sigh of knocking down. He lay flat on his back when the judge counted six before he dismissed the fight. Cuentas immediately jumped to his feet and said that he was fine, but it was too slow because the decision was final.
Early action saw lightweight victory Luke Bibby over the emperor Predes i Lee Welsh Via TKO1 on Tony Morton.
In the filler fight, welterweight Reese Lynch He struck Jonatas de Oliveira in two rounds.
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Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis will meet tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where two undefeated world champions will fight for the WBO and WBA super welterweight titles.
Zayas is defending his WBO and first WBA title for the second time, while Ennis is moving up from welterweight in a bid to become a two-weight ruler.
World Boxing News brings you live scores and updates from Brooklyn throughout the evening.
Live scorecards:
• Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno
• Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
• Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
• Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis (including round-by-round)
Scores by Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis
Times are local – ET
00:11
Jaron “Boots” Ennis defeated Xander Zayas in seven rounds to become the unified WBA and WBO super welterweight champion in Brooklyn.
Ennis dropped Zayas in the first round, then survived a dramatic rally in the third round in which the previously undefeated champion hurt him with several demanding shots.
The momentum dropped significantly in the fifth quarter when Ennis knocked out Zayas with a crushing uppercut.
After dominating the sixth puck, Ennis forced Zayas to kneel at the start of the seventh puck, prompting the referee to wave his hand and stop the fight.
22:43
Emiliano Vargas remained undefeated after stopping Bryce Mills in the fourth round after a dominant display in the shootout.
Vargas controlled most of the contest, although Mills had his moments in return. He won the first two rounds 10-9 before scoring a knockdown in the third and taking a frame 10-8.
The end came in the fourth period when Vargas dropped Mills twice to force a stoppage and seal an impressive TKO victory.
21:55
Ben Whittaker he defeated Richie Rivera with a crushing left hook in the second round after dropping “Popeye The Sailor Man” in the opening session.
Rivera has proven to be more than just routine work for the British lithe heavyweight, who now desperately needs a tougher test after another impressive stoppage win.
21:50
Ben Whittaker and Richie Rivera in the ring.
21:23
Jahi Tucker he achieved a majority decision victory over Euri Cedeno after ten rounds of competition, continuing his middleweight career.
Tucker took control early before Cedeno fought his way back into contention in the middle rounds. However, Tucker finished the fight as the stronger of the two, winning the final four rounds on the WBN card and securing a well-deserved verdict.
The official judges scored it 95-95, 97-93 and 98-92, giving Tucker the majority win. WBN cards 98-92.
20:53
A barnstorm is heating up for the first fight on the Pay Per View card between Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno.
19:56
Dennis Thompson defeated Edwin Rodriguez from Puerto Rico by split decision in a close fight. Thompson rose to a gripping challenge and earned the verdict after eight rounds.
The judges scored the fight 79-73 and 77-75 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 77-75 for Rodriguez.
The victory gave Thompson a 1-0 lead for Philadelphia over Puerto Rico.
19:43
Dennis Thompson and Edwin Rodriguez go toe-to-toe in their super bantamweight bout.
19:14
Quincey Williams they remained undefeated with a dominant 79-73 unanimous decision over the hard-wearing Jerome Baxter after eight rounds.
18:35
Quincey Williams 6-0 starts his fight against Jerome Baxter 8-1 in the welterweight division.
On the card too Juanma Lopez DeJesus it took just over two minutes to beat Alberto Motos.
Boxing in the match room
Announcement
Zayas and Ennis meet over twelve rounds for the WBO and WBA super welterweight world titles in one of the biggest fights of the year in boxing.
The undefeated champions will headline the highest level competition and boxing competition held at the Barclays Center under the jurisdiction of the Up-to-date York State Athletic Commission.
The main support will be Ben Whittaker’s defense of his WBC Silver lithe heavyweight title against Richard Rivera following his victory over Liam Cameron.
Undefeated Emiliano Vargas also returns against Bryce Mills, while Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno fight for the vacant IBF North American, WBC USA and WBO NABO middleweight titles.
Elsewhere on the card, Quincey Williams will face Jerome Baxter, Dennis Thompson will face Edwin Rodriguez and Juanma Lopez De Jesus will open the action against Alberto Motos.
Updates will be added below as the action unfolds in Brooklyn, with more live coverage on World Boxing News.
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Oscar Collazo remained undefeated and won the WBO International flyweight title on Saturday night with a devastating two-round victory over Neider Valdez.
The unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine minimumweight champion improved to 15-0 with 12 knockouts after defeating Valdez three times before Mexico’s corner stopped the fight at 2:35 of the second round.
Making his final appearance at 112 pounds, Collazo showed his strength immediately transferred to the upper division, defeating Valdez from the opening bell at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
The Puerto Rican striker repeatedly found a home for his left hand and left no doubt about the outcome before the fight was called off.
“I felt great at 112 pounds. I love this division. In fact, I want to stay here for a long time,” Collazo said.
Knockdowns
Collazo admitted that he had already called for the fight to be stopped.
“After the third knockdown I was basically saying, ‘Never again, never again’. It was the right decision for his safety. His corner was well checked.
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The victory added another belt to Collazo’s collection and enhanced his growing reputation as one of boxing’s most invigorating champions in the lower weight division.
Looking ahead, Collazo has made it clear who he wants next.
“The fight with Ricardo Sandoval definitely interests me. I really want that fight. I’m ready for gigantic fights. I’m ready to make history. That’s the fight I want next.”
Sandoval currently holds the WBA flyweight title, making this one of the most attractive fights available if Collazo continues his climb in weight.
The event was broadcast live on DAZN and was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in partnership with Miguel Cotto Promotions.
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World Boxing News has archived the biggest boxing results from April 2026, including Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Conor Benn, Tenshin Nasukawa, Alycia Baumgardner, Ben Whittaker, Jarrell Miller and Skye Nicolson.
The month featured major action in the heavyweight division, title fights in multiple divisions, and several notable performances from emerging contenders and established world champions.
Below is the complete archive of WBN’s April 2026 boxing results, including links to fight reports, scorecards and live coverage where available.
April 29
Skye Nicolson defeated Mariah Turner UD
April 25
Jarrell Miller defeated Lenier Pero UD | Report and results
April 18
Ben Whittaker defeated Brian Sanchez KO1 | Scorecard and results
April 17
Alicja Baumgardner defeated Bo Mi Re Shin UD | Report and results
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