Buatsi-Hutchinson Rematch Set for Vacant WBC World Title

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson are scheduled to meet Saturday at Manchester’s AO Arena for the vacant WBC light heavyweight world title.

The WBC confirmed the world championship designation in its October 27 announcement. David Benavidez vacated the belt to continue his career at cruiserweight. The rematch will be broadcast on DAZN.

Buatsi won their first meeting by split decision at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024. Two judges scored that fight 117-108 and 115-110 for Buatsi; the third had Hutchinson ahead 113-112.

Buatsi knocked Hutchinson down in the sixth and ninth rounds.

The WBC’s announcement lists Buatsi at 20-1 with 13 knockouts and Hutchinson at 20-2 with 14 knockouts.