Why does Ekow Essuman wear a mask to the ring?

EKOW ESSUMAN is set to take on Jack Catterall in a blockbuster all-British clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The fight is part of the stacked Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 card.
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Essuman was seen wearing a mask to the ring against CatterallCredit: DAZN
The pair meet on the Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 undercardCredit: DAZN
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His opponent Catterall comes into the bout as DAZN’s favourite, with fans voting 80%-20% in favour of Essuman’s opponent.
The former basketball player Essuman will be looking to upset the odds as he faces Jack Catterall.
However, fans may have noticed something unique about Essuman’s walk to the ring ahead of his blockbuster clash.
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SunSport can reveal why Essuman is wearing a mask to the ring.
Why does Ekow Essuman wear a mask to the ring?
Ekow Essuman’s mask is a part of his ring-walk, and he can be seen wearing it ahead of his clash with Jack Catterall.
The mask is simply a personal choice for style, rather than an injury.
He was also seen wearing the mask during a clash in May 2025 against Josh Taylor.
It has become part of his personal branding and is a good expression of his showmanship.
He uses the mask as one final attempt at intimidation over his opponents, who tonight is Jack Catterall.




