Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson 2 rematch underway in Manchester
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson are currently competing in their rematch for the vacant WBC light heavyweight championship at the AO Arena in Manchester. This fight follows their first meeting in September 2024, where Buatsi won by split decision. Buatsi, now 20-1, previously lost to Callum Smith but secured a win against Zach Parker last November. Hutchinson, holding a record of 20-2, enters this bout on a two-fight winning streak after vying for the title. The main card began at 2 p.m. ET, with ring walks for the main event expected around 5 p.m. ET.
- •Buatsi leads with a record of 20-1, 13 KOs; Hutchinson is 20-2, 14 KOs.
- •Rematch follows Buatsi's split decision win over Hutchinson in 2024.
- •Fight is taking place at AO Arena in Manchester.
- •Undercard started at 11 a.m. ET; main event ring walks are at 5 p.m. ET.
- •Hutchinson aims for his first major world title after winning two consecutive fights.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for today's rematch
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