Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 tonight: ring walks about 10pm

Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet tonight, Saturday 7 November, for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title at Manchester’s AO Arena. According to the Daily Mirror, Hutchinson is due to walk to the ring first at around 10pm UK time, with Buatsi following immediately after.

Joshua Buatsi made the light-heavyweight limit at the second attempt at Friday’s official weigh-in, according to BBC Sport. DAZN coverage of the Queensberry card starts at 7pm.

Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 ring-walk times and how to watch

The Daily Mirror’s boxing guide gives a 7pm start for the main card at the AO Arena. In the main event, Hutchinson walks first at around 10pm, Buatsi follows immediately, and the two touch gloves soon after before the first bell.

Fight detail	Information
Date	Saturday 7 November 2024
Venue	AO Arena, Manchester
Title	Vacant WBC light-heavyweight championship
Broadcaster	DAZN
Main card start	7pm UK time
Main-event ring walks	Around 10pm UK time, Hutchinson first

The Mirror says the main event should not start later than that time but could be brought forward if the undercard finishes early. The whole card is live on DAZN with a standard or Ultimate subscription, with prices starting at £15.99 a month or £119.99 a year, according to the Mirror.

A second card takes place in London tonight. Chris Billam-Smith meets Cheavon Clarke at the Copper Box Arena in a Zuffa Boxing event, with Sky Sports coverage from around 5pm, the Mirror reports.

Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 weigh-in: Buatsi makes weight at second attempt

Buatsi was an ounce (28 grammes) over the light-heavyweight limit when he first stepped on the scales at Friday morning’s official weigh-in. He made the championship weight of 12st 7lb (79kg) at the second attempt after removing his clothes, according to BBC Sport.

A ceremonial weigh-in followed at Manchester’s Freight Island in front of around 100 members of the public. Hutchinson was first on the scales and was greeted by loud cheers from his supporters. Buatsi cupped his ears and encouraged the jeers.

“He’s talking like we haven’t done it before but we have. I’m excited about the crowd – I’ll see you all there,” Buatsi said. Hutchinson made a reference to Buatsi’s earlier weight problem when the two came face to face, according to BBC Sport. He also told the crowd he would show them what Buatsi is “made of tomorrow – 100%”.

Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 undercard

The Queensberry card at the AO Arena has at least 11 bouts. KO On SI lists 12, including Jack Turner vs Andres Gregorio, which does not appear in the Daily Mirror’s list. The co-main event is Jack Rafferty against Hovhannes Martirosyan for the vacant IBO welterweight title. KO On SI describes Rafferty as the long-time British super-lightweight champion, undefeated, coming off a win over Ekow Essuman.

Bout	Scheduled distance	Division or title
Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson	12 rounds	Vacant WBC light-heavyweight title
Jack Rafferty vs Hovhannes Martirosyan	12 rounds	Vacant IBO welterweight title
Bradley Rea vs Ezra Taylor	10 rounds	Light-heavyweight
Zak Miller vs Gully Powar	12 rounds	Featherweight
Jack Turner vs Andres Gregorio	8 rounds	Featherweight
Stephen Clarke vs Harley Collison	8 rounds	Middleweight
John Joe Carrigan vs Cheikh Diop	6 rounds	Super-welterweight
Javokhir Ummataliev vs Atacayte Santana	6 rounds	Super-middleweight
Billy Deniz vs Joe O’Sullivan	6 rounds	Light-heavyweight
Tumi Phillips vs Angelo Dragone	6 rounds	Super-lightweight
Ryan Macmillan vs Grant Dennis	6 rounds	Light-heavyweight
Alex Arthur Jr vs Jose Aguirre	6 rounds	Super-middleweight

What is at stake for Buatsi and Hutchinson

The rematch was first scheduled for the interim WBC title. It became a full world-title fight when David Benavidez vacated the belt to stay at cruiserweight, as Fight Freaks Unite reports. Buatsi, 33, has 20 wins and one defeat as a professional. Hutchinson, 28, has 20 wins and two defeats.

Buatsi won the first fight on a split decision at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, on the Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua undercard, to take the vacant WBO interim title. He scored knockdowns in the sixth and ninth rounds. Since then Buatsi has lost to Callum Smith and beaten Zach Parker narrowly, while Hutchinson has won twice, according to The Independent.

Hutchinson told The Herald: “I believe it’s my destiny to become WBC champion of the world.” He would be the first Scot to hold a world title since Josh Taylor gave up his belts in 2023.

For other broadcasts on a busy night of British boxing, see our boxing on TV guide. Further championship coverage is available through our world title fights page.