Josh Taylor and Ekow Essuman went face to face before the clash in Glasgow on Saturday evening.
“Land of the Brave” takes place at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, when the novel, Taylor’s welterweight scales will face the former British champion Essuman.
He debuts by weight, being the undisputed champion under the following weight, shown all over Dazn Worldwide.
On the bumper card there is also a future heavyweight star Moses Itauma, who will face Mike Balugugon, who was the only loss against Murat Gassiev. In versatile pairs, Nathaniel Collins will face Lee McGregor, while Aston Brown and Reece Porter will go to the battle for undefeated perspectives.
An intriguing start in the circuitous weight sees that Aloys Junior and David Jamieson are fighting Junior’s WBA Continental and the free championship of the Nations Community. While the sons of two Scottish boxing legends, Alex Arthur Jr and Limond, debut.
The final press conference took place this afternoon in the Scottish campus of events.
Francis Warren
“This is an absolutely great program to restore Queensberry back to Scotland. For years we had great nights here and it is absolute pleasure to come back. It is fantastic to work with Josh, and what he did in this sport is unmatched, literally, and he is the only guy in Great Britain, so as not to exclude himself in a four-fee era.
“Ekow decided that this is a challenge he wants to take, and he would make a phenomenal effort from him to go to the hometown of Josh and disturb what I am sure that Josh wants to succeed in hefty weight. But Ekow has his own ambitions at the world level, and if he comes here and do business on Joshu, he wants a real statement. world.
“We also have wonderful teenage people also on the site, local guys, and it is pleasure to go back to Glasgow with the couple they raised from the south in Aloys and Moses. I can’t wait for a crack on Saturday.”
Josh Taylor
“It is great to come back here and it was my home since the Games of the Nations Community. I had most of my great fights here, Victor Postol, my first world title against Ivan Baranchyk, so I had most of my great nights here, so I can’t wait to come back. It was some time since I was here, so I was looking for a gigantic program on Saturday.
“Of course, the training was macabre and demanding, demanding work, but I think I am at the Christmas camp this week. Lack of diet, limiting weight or drying today, it will get the last a bit of water.
“I will start this journey again and start again. Take care of business on Saturday, do it in a good way and I can’t wait to go to great fights in the future.
“At 140 pounds, what else was left for me to do? I finished boxing in a sense and won every box in boxing that you can win. What else was for me in terms of challenges, setting novel goals? There was nothing to do.
“I plan to take this guy on Saturday and I will do it.”
Ekow Essuman
“Thank you all in Glasgow for accepting me, everyone was very hospitable and a stunning place. I am just glad that I am here.
“That’s what it is about, we should do it [in response to Taylor’s taking out comment]. I’m not offended, so it is. I am on my way, I’m on his way.
“Of course he believes it, he should. It’s good, if he wants to try to end it early, it can be his damage. We’ll find out on Saturday. I prepared for the best Josh Taylor, so it only confirms what I think will come.
“It doesn’t matter that he is his yard, whether it’s a return to Nottingham or in London. I don’t have many programs where I wrapped in my hometown, how gigantic shows, so I’m accustomed to being a warrior away.
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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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported in-ring performances. Read the full biography.
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.
About the author
Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.
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
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Jarrell Miller defeated Lenier Pero UD | Report and results
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