Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman LIVE boxing updates and round by round from Tartan Tornado's new era in Glasgow

The brilliance of Josh Taylor might not be fully appreciated until he hangs up his gloves.

But the Tartan Tornado is hell-bent on showing us his career is far from over.

The first-ever British fighter to unify a division moves from 140lbs to make his welterweight debut in Glasgow's Hydro against battle-hardened Ekow Essuman.

Taylor has made a career of seeking out challenges and it's no different in Essuman – a tough opponent for a fighter itching to rebound from two straight defeats to Teofimo Lopez and rival Jack Catterall.

The 34-year-old is adamant there is still more to come from him in his new weight division as he aims to set himself up for money-spinning showdowns in the final years of his boxing career.

Taylor knows there can be no slip-ups tonight against the man known as the Engine as there is no chance the Scot can take the foot off the gas.

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Taylor wins TKO Round 8

The Tartan Tornado has looked well short on his explosive best in his last three fights having admitted to weight issues. But moving up to 147kg should hopefully allow him to unleash the full force of his power and kick-start a career that has been teetering towards a worrying slump.

Andy Newport

Taylor by UD

Taylor will have his hands full but he also possesses the quality to edge the close rounds. Expect a trip to Mexico tonight and old body punching Josh will be out in force.

Graeme Young

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It's got the makings of a barnstormer of a fight but I can't see it being that. I can see me winning comprehensively.

"It's a must win - it's a must