When Is Josh Taylor’s Next Fight?

FILE - Josh Taylor celebrates while holding his belts after defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision in a junior welterweight.
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  • Josh Taylor was a former unified super lightweight world champion.
  • Taylor holds a professional record of 19 wins and two losses.
  • Taylorโ€™s next confirmed opponent is Ekow Essuman, whom heโ€™ll face on May 24.

Former unified super lightweight boxing champion Josh Taylor is among the top names in the sport today due to his versatile fighting style, which is backed by his incredible knockout power.

The next time he steps inside the ring, his boxing odds will be available at BetMGMโ€™s sportsbook. Check out the details of his next fight, his next confirmed opponent, and return date below.

When Is Josh Taylor’s Next Fight?

Taylorโ€™s next confirmed opponent is Ekow Essuman, whom heโ€™ll face on May 24 for the vacant WBO International welterweight title inside the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

This marks Taylorโ€™s return to action since his loss to Jack Catterall in their rematch last May 2024.

Josh Taylorโ€™s Boxing Record and Titles

  • Boxing record: 19-2
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 13
  • Wins by decision: 6
  • Number of world titles won: 5
  • Boxing titles won: 8
  • Number of title defenses: 3

Josh Taylorโ€™s Notable Wins

Taylorโ€™s most notable victories were against Miguel Vรกzquez, Wiston Campos, Ivan Baranchyk, Regis Prograis, Apinun Khongsong, Jose Carlos Ramirez, and Catterall.

Josh Taylorโ€™s Boxing Earnings

Taylorโ€™s estimated boxing earnings are over $3 million, which includes his base pay and PPV shares in every fight.

One of the biggest single-fight payouts he received was over $1 million when he fought Teofimo Lopez in June 2023.

Josh Taylorโ€™s Trainer, Coach, and Cornermen

Taylorโ€™s current trainer and coach is Joe McNally.ย 

He previously trained under Shane McGuigan and Ben Davison.

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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.