Buatsi v Hutchinson 2 – all you need to know

All you need to know about Saturday's rematch between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title. Joshua Buatsi (left) has picked up 13 of his 20 wins by knockout British rivals Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet in a rematch for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title at AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday. Buatsi, 33, beat Hutchinson by split-decision in a highly entertaining encounter when the pair fought at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. Will Buatsi earn a repeat result to claim the WBC strap? Or will Hutchinson earn revenge? Meanwhile, former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith headlines against fellow Briton Cheavon Clarke on a card at London's Copper Box Arena.

All you need to know about the two cards is here. Live text commentary will begin at 21:00 GMT on Saturday, 7 November on the BBC Sport website and app. You can also follow the action through fight week on BBC Sport via the 5 Live Boxing podcast. The official time for the event is yet to be confirmed, but Buatsi and Hutchinson are expected to make their ringwalks in Manchester around 22:00 GMT. In London, Billam-Smith and Clarke are also expected to make their ringwalks around 22:00 GMT. Buatsi and Hutchinson made their professional debuts just three months apart in 2017 and have amassed