Boxing Tonight: May 24, 2025 – Josh Taylor Headlines a Stacked Card in Glasgow

Boxing fans are in for a treat tonight as the action shifts to Glasgow, Scotland, where a thrilling night of fights will unfold at the SSE Hydro Arena. Hosted by Queensberry Promotions and streamed live on DAZN, the event features 12 bouts with a mix of seasoned fighters and rising stars. The spotlight will be on Josh Taylor as he makes a much-anticipated return to the ring.

Main Event: Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman

Former undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor returns to action in front of his home crowd, taking on Ekow Essuman in a 12-round welterweight bout. After suffering back-to-back defeats against Jack Catterall and Teofimo Lopez, Taylor is determined to make a strong comeback. Essuman, known for his grit and only one career loss, will be a serious test for Taylor’s new chapter at welterweight. The main event begins at 10 PM UK time, with talkSPORT providing coverage starting from 8 PM.

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Key Undercard Fights

The undercard features a mix of promising prospects and competitive matchups:

Nathaniel Collins vs. Lee McGregor: A highly anticipated clash for the WBC Silver featherweight belt between two top Scottish fighters.
Moses Itauma vs. Mike Balogun: Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma faces a veteran test in Balogun.
Aloys Junior vs. David Jamieson: A cruiserweight battle that could steal the show.
Luke McCormack vs. Samir Cuentas: A strong test for McCormack in the super lightweight division.
Alex Arthur Jr. vs. Robbie Chapman: The professional debut of Alex Arthur Jr., son of the former world champion, in a challenging matchup against Chapman.

The early prelims start at 11:05 AM ET (4:05 PM BST), and the main card kicks off at 2:00 PM ET (7:00 PM BST).

International Spotlight: Angelo Leo vs. Tomoki Kameda

On the international scene, reigning IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo defends his title against Japan’s Tomoki Kameda. This bout will air on Abema.TV in Japan, beginning at 3:00 AM ET. Fans outside Japan may need alternate streaming options to catch this clash.