Hutchinson vs Buatsi 2: UK ring-walk time and how to watch the WBC title rematch

Willy Hutchinson gets a second shot at Joshua Buatsi and a first chance to win the WBC world title at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday 7 November. The fight is live on DAZN, with ring walks expected at around 10pm GMT.

Buatsi dropped Hutchinson twice on his way to a split-decision win at Wembley in September 2024. Two years on, the rematch carries a bigger prize. The WBC has confirmed the vacant light-heavyweight world title is on the line.

What time is Hutchinson vs Buatsi 2 in the UK?

Hutchinson and Buatsi are expected to make their ring walks at around 10pm GMT on Saturday 7 November 2026. The exact time depends on how long the undercard lasts. Queensberry’s event announcement confirms live coverage on DAZN.

Fight details	Information
Fight	Willy Hutchinson vs Joshua Buatsi
Date	Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue	AO Arena, Manchester
Estimated UK ring walks	10pm GMT
UK live stream	DAZN
Title	Vacant WBC light-heavyweight world title

What happened in the first Hutchinson vs Buatsi fight?

Buatsi put Hutchinson down in rounds six and nine on the Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua undercard at Wembley. Hutchinson got up both times and reached the final bell. Two judges scored it 117–108 and 115–110 for Buatsi, while the third gave it 113–112 to Hutchinson.

Hutchinson has won twice since, stopping Mark Jeffers before beating the previously unbeaten Ezra Taylor on points in March. Buatsi suffered his first professional defeat against Callum Smith in early 2025 and returned with a points win over Zach Parker last November.

Hutchinson wants a world title more than revenge

Hutchinson, 28, enters the rematch at 20–2 with 14 stoppage wins. Buatsi, 33, is 20–1 with 13 stoppages and will be boxing for the first time in a year.

Hutchinson told BBC Scotland he wants to deliver the performance he felt he was capable of at Wembley. “It’ll be good to get my revenge back on him, but more important is to become a world champion,” he said.

For more UK broadcast details this weekend, see our boxing on TV guide.