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Joshua Buatsi Booed at Weigh-In Ahead of World Title Fight

Joshua Buatsi Booed at Weigh-In Ahead of World Title Fight
World Sports · 17:09:06 - Monday, 9 November 2026

British boxer Joshua Buatsi was booed by sections of the crowd during the weigh-in for his upcoming world title bout. The light-heavyweight contender, who turned professional in 2017 under Queensberry Promotions, faced a hostile reception as he stepped on the scales.

The weigh-in ceremony took place ahead of Buatsi's championship opportunity, though the specific opponent and title at stake were not detailed in initial reports. BBC Sport journalist Charlotte Coates covered the event on November 6, 2026.

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