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Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman-Report results and after the fight

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The unquestioned champion, Josh Taylor, was suffering from a failure from Ekow Essuman in his debut of the welterweight in SSE Hydro in Glasgow. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
The unquestioned champion, Josh Taylor, was suffering from a failure from Ekow Essuman in his debut of the welterweight in SSE Hydro in Glasgow. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

The transfer of Josh Taylor to a welterweight ended in disappointment when Ekow Essuman reached well -deserved points to capture the free WBO title in Glasgow’s SSE HYDRO. In considerable nervousness, Essuman passed Taylor within 12 rounds, winning results cards 116-113, 116-112 and 115-113.

Taylor (19-3, 13 KO), a former unquestioned world champion super featherlight, competed for the first time since the defeat of the decision against Jacek Cattell in his long-awaited rematch in May 2024 Essuman (22-1, 8 Kos), former British master and the community of confidence, he lost these belts to Harry Scarff in November 2023, but your first professional failure.

The fight began clearly for Taylor, who exerted early pressure and landed with rapid combinations. However, Essuman, called the “engine”, began to feel success with his right hand and gained confidence as the fight progressed. In the dramatic fourth round Taylor Rock Essuman on the left hand, only for the Nottingham warrior, who reacted immediately, stunning Taylor’s right.

When the fight entered the second half, Essuman began to take control. Taylor suffered a cut above his left eye in the seventh round, and the guest capituted himself, closing the distance and turning the rush in his favor. Taylor had moments, especially landing in 10th place, but the consistent indicator of Essuman’s work and timely meters kept him in a break.

When the fight hangs in balance, both warriors gave everything in the last round, but Essuman went to the stock exchanges and won the biggest win in his career.

Nathaniel Collins claims that WBC silver featherweight with winning

Nathaniel Collins (17-0, 8 KO) provided the best performance in his career to stop Lee McGregor (15-2-1, 11 KO) in the fourth round and capture the free WBC title Silver Pentecost.

Collins dropped McGregor at the beginning of the fourth with a powerful left hand from the clinch. After McGregor defeated the Count, Collins released a brutal combination that sent him again. When McGregor was imprisoned on the ropes, the final shot from the body folded it on the canvas, which prompted the judge to wave the competition.

The heavyweight perspective of Moses ITAUMA destroys Mike Balogun in two rounds

Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KO), a very advertised heavyweight perspective, continued his knockout run with the dominant stop of the second round of American Mike Balogun (21-2, 16 Kos).

Balogun was raised in the opening round looking the left hand and tried to recover. Ituma maintained his aggression in the second, shooting another knocking before he ended the fight with a powerful right hand when Balogun appeared. The judge immediately stopped the fight when the Balogun lay still on the canvas.

Aloys Youumbi wins the title of Commonwealth cruzer community with an explosive finish

Aloys Youumbi (10-1, 9 KO) won the stylish title of Commonwealth Cruisiser, stopping David Jamieson (13-4, 10 KO) in just three rounds. Yousbi dropped Jamieson in every opening round, after which he landed with his left hand in the third, which definitely ended the competition.

Aston Brown reflects the Scottish medium weight title in one round

The invincible Aston Brown (8-0, 3 KO) captured the free Scottish medium weight title with the first round of Reece Porter (5-1, 3 KO). Brown porter three times in the dominant performance to secure the title.

Luke McCormack is impressive at stopping the second round

In the planned eight round in the Super Lightweight Luke McCormack (4-0, 3 KO) he continued his perfect start as a professional, stopping the samir cuentes (4-6) in the second round.

Card results

Alex Arthur (1-0) He made a successful professional debut in the Super Middle Wweight, winning all four rounds against veteran Robbie Chapman (13-50-9, 2 KO).

Drew limond (4-0, 1 KO) also won each round in a welterweight, beating Ezequiel Gregores (3-23).

In a featherlight Lee Welsh (5-0, 2 KO) he shot three knocks on his way to a break in the first round of Tony Morton (1-18).

Luke Bibby (10-1, 2 KO) dominated by Cesar Ignacio Predes (18-198-1) in four rounds to get a featherlight decision.

Super featherlight debutant Reese Lynch (1-0, 1 KO) began a successful professional start with arresting a shot from the second round of Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira (6-27, 5 KO).

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – weigh-in results

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Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven weighed in today before Saturday’s fight in front of the pyramids.

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Who is Rico Verhoeven? Meet Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent

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Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

History will be made on Saturday when Oleksandr Usyk defends his status as the best heavyweight in the world against Rico Verhoeven.

The Usyk vs Verhoeven fight is the contender’s second professional boxing fight. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Verhoeven is nicknamed the “King of Kickboxing” and his professional kickboxing record is 54-10 with 16 stoppages along the way.

He was born in the Netherlands and made his professional debut at the age of only 16.

The Dutchman is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, kickboxers of all time. In 2014, he became the GLORY heavyweight champion of the world.

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven fight on the pyramids, photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old dominated and defended the title for over a decade.

He is respected in the kickboxing world for his elite cardio skills, technical skills and fighting IQ, and is known to many for his celebrated rivalry with Badr Hari, a man he stopped twice in three years.

Verhoeven is 6 feet 5 inches and has a reach of 200 cm compared to his opponent Usyk who is 6 feet 3 inches and has a reach of 198 cm.

Despite challenging a man who is considered by many to be boxing’s number one, this will be only Verhoeven’s second professional boxing fight.

The only time he stepped into the squared circle was in 2014, before he won either of his kickboxing titles.

In Germany, he faced Janos Finfera 0:5 and made no mistake, stopping his opponent in the second round.

On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday in Egypt, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight title in a fight against Rico Verhoeven. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

His fight with the Ukrainian will take place in front of ul Pyramids of Gizathe first spectacle in this sport, which should prove to be a historic spectacle.

The event was organized by Turki Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine and will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.

For the past decade, Verhoeven has worked with a highly respected boxing coach Piotr Furywhich helped develop his boxing skills into his kickboxing career.

On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Verhoeven and Fury have both talked about how beneficial it has been to focus solely on boxing for the past six months; was originally set to face Anthony Joshua.

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Tyson Fury suggests shock fight with football icon

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Tyson Fury has suggested that there will be a shocking fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic later this year.

Fury is a two-time world heavyweight champion and Ibrahimovic has never had a professional boxing fight.

He informed about it A place of stomping earlier that morning, both the “Gypsy King” and the retired soccer star met in Warsaw.

Goldstar’s James Ward shared multiple photos from the pair’s reunion, where you could imagine them dining together at restaurants with a enormous film crew in attendance, likely filming footage for the confirmed third installment of his hit Netflix series Fury’s House of Fury.

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Just hours after posting the photos, both Fury and Ibrahimovic shared a post on Instagram suggesting a fight between them.

The caption on their post read: “BREAKING NEWS! AUGUST 1 in Dublin, Ireland, @tysonfury @turki #makingboxinggreatagain.”

While many fans initially thought the post was a joke, Turki Alalshikha’s recent matchmaking means some fans are taking the possibility seriously.

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On Saturday, Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine host another shocking contest for the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the worldN Aleksander Usyk will face a kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in front of the Giza pyramids.

Usyk is the main favorite, but Fury would probably be an even bigger favorite if the fight with Ibrahimovic comes to fruition.

On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The football star has previously hinted at a possible boxing crossover with Sun sport claiming to have spoken to Misfits Boxing in October 2024.

Misfits promoter Mams Taylor has spoken out about the possibility of Ibrahimovic fighting.

“I tried to convince Zlatan and he can fight. I’m good friends with his manager and the three of us talked on FaceTime.

Tyson Fury has hinted at a shocking crossover fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Netflix
Tyson Fury has hinted at a shocking crossover fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Netflix

“It was really nippy because he saw a lot of Misfits fights and followed them. He was a kickboxer and would have been good too.

“But yes, there are other names that are not as renowned as these guys, but they are still very respected and have achieved a lot that is of interest.

“And since it’s so realistic that these guys will fight, I won’t mention their names.”

‘The Gypsy King’ will face long-time rival Anthony Joshua at the end of the year after they have been on a collision course for over a decade, but Fury has stated he would like one more fight before facing ‘AJ’.

Tyson Fury says he will knock out Anthony Joshua Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Tyson Fury says he will knock out Anthony Joshua. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Rumors began to circulate that Fury’s next fight would take place about a week or two after Joshua’s fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25.

In the absence of official confirmation of the event, the reality of this fight remains unknown, but Fury and Ibrahimovic clearly suggest that it will take place in Dublin.

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