Willy Hutchinson captured the WBC light-heavyweight title with a victory over Joshua Buatsi at the AO Arena in Manchester on November 8, 2026. The win made Hutchinson only the second professional boxer to defeat Buatsi, marking a significant upset in the division.
The bout, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, saw Hutchinson overcome the previously dominant Buatsi to claim the world championship belt. BBC Sport journalist Charlotte Coates reported from ringside at the Manchester venue.
