Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson Rematch Set For Vacant WBC World Title
The November 7 rematch at AO Arena carries full championship stakes following David Benavidez’s move to cruiserweight. Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson will contest the vacant WBC light heavyweight championship when they meet again on November 7 at Manchester’s AO Arena. The sanctioning body confirmed the title stakes on October 9, upgrading a rematch that Queensberry originally announced as an interim championship fight. DAZN will broadcast the event. Buatsi brings a 20-1 record with 13 knockouts into the second meeting, while Hutchinson stands at 20-2 with 14 stoppages. They are returning to the same rivalry that produced a split decision at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, but a different organization’s belt is now available. The WBC’s October notice linked the vacancy to David Benavidez’s decision to continue his career at cruiserweight. It confirmed his challenge to Michal…
