# Buatsi v Hutchinson 2 – all you need to know

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/buatsi-v-hutchinson-2-all-you-need-to-know/
- Published: 2026-11-02T07:56:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T09:56:26+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c53983exgzrro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Buatsi and Hutchinson contest the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title.
- Buatsi won their first meeting by split decision.
- Billam-Smith faces Clarke on a separate London card.

## Summary

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson will meet again for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title in Manchester on Saturday, after Buatsi won their first bout by split decision. The rematch gives Buatsi a chance to claim a world title and Hutchinson an opportunity to avenge his defeat.

Their September 2024 fight at Wembley was a close, entertaining contest: Buatsi scored two knockdowns, while Hutchinson was deducted a point for using his head, and the judges split on the result. Buatsi is 20-1, with 13 wins by knockout; Hutchinson is 20-2, with 14 stoppage wins. Chris Billam-Smith also headlines a separate London card against Cheavon Clarke, with both main events expected to start around 22:00 GMT.

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