Willy Hutchinson has been installed as the narrow odds-on favourite to avenge his 2024 defeat against Joshua Buatsi when the pair trade leather for a second time with the WBC light-heavyweight world title on the line this weekend.
Londoner Buatsi prevailed by the narrowest of margins on the undercard of Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua two years ago, edging a split-decision.
However, despite that it's the Scotsman who heads into Saturday night's clash in Manchester as the 8/11 front runner.
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'The Hutch Train' has enjoyed a meteoric rise back to the upper echelons of the stacked 175lbs division since being handed his second loss as a professional, stopping Mark Jeffers in the seventh round before producing a polished performance to see off Ezra Taylor last time out.
His lopsided points success over Taylor captured him the WBO Global light-heavyweight title, and propelled him into position to challenge 1/1 Buatsi for the WBC's fabled green and gold belt.
Buatsi, who has dished out 13 stoppages in his 20 pro victories, bounced back to winning ways against Zach Parker 12 months ago, having earlier in 2025 been beaten for the first time by former super-middleweight ruler Callum Smith.
The manner of the 33-year-old majority decision win over Derby favourite Parker last November left a lot to be desired however, with many feeling the underdog had done enough to prevail on points despite being put on the canvas twice throughout the barnstorming 12-rounder.
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