FIGHT ANNOUNCED Buatsi vs. Hutchinson rematch for vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 in Manchester

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Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet again for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 at Manchester's AO Arena, after the WBC upgraded the fight from interim.

Buatsi vs. Hutchinson rematch for vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 in Manchester
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What we know

  • Buatsi vs. Hutchinson is for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 at AO Arena in Manchester, live on DAZN.
  • The WBC confirmed the title stakes on Oct. 9, upgrading the fight from an interim championship bout.
  • Buatsi (20-1) won the first fight at Wembley in September 2024 after two knockdowns.
  • David Benavidez's move to cruiserweight left the belt vacant; he retains the right to challenge for it, the WBC said.
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson will fight for the vacant WBC light heavyweight championship on Nov. 7 at AO Arena in Manchester, live on DAZN. The WBC confirmed the title stakes on Oct. 9, upgrading a rematch Queensberry had announced as an interim championship fight.

Buatsi is 20-1 with 13 knockouts and Hutchinson is 20-2 with 14 stoppages. Buatsi won their first meeting at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, dropping Hutchinson in the sixth and ninth rounds, with cards of 117-108 and 115-110 for Buatsi and 113-112 for Hutchinson.

The WBC tied the vacancy to David Benavidez's decision to continue at cruiserweight, where he faces Michal Cieslak. It said Benavidez retains the right to challenge for the light heavyweight title.
 
Summary
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet again for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 at Manchester's AO Arena, after the WBC upgraded the fight from interim.
Key points (one per line)
The WBC confirmed on Oct. 9 that the Nov. 7 rematch is for the vacant light heavyweight title; Queensberry first announced it as an interim fight.
DAZN broadcasts the card; Buatsi is 20-1 and Hutchinson 20-2.
The WBC linked the vacancy to David Benavidez continuing at cruiserweight; he keeps the right to challenge for the belt.
Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/boxing/joshua-buatsi-willy-hutchinson-vacant-wbc-title-november7/

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