Saturday in Manchester, United Kingdom, at the AO Arena, Queensberry Promotions is hosting another boxing event! The Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line in the Main Event as Joshua Buatsi takes on Willy Hutchinson in a rematch. Buatsi beat Hutchinson in their first fight in September 2024.
Below is everything you need to know about Saturday’s boxing card headlined by Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson, including the start time, how to watch, location, and full card.
Hutchinson enters this contest with a 20-2 record and 14 knockouts. Since losing to Buatsi, Hutchinson has won two consecutive fights, with his last victory coming against Ezra Taylor in March. Buatsi, 20-1, suffered his first career loss to Callum Smith after beating Hutchinson. But in November 2025, Buatsi got back in the win column with a majority decision win over Zach Parker. In Saturday’s rematch, Hutchinson is a slight -140 favorite with Buatsi being a +110 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The first of two title fights on this card sees Jack Rafferty facing Hovhannes Martirosyan for the Vacant IBO Welterweight Championship. Rafferty has an impressive 27-0-1 record, with 18 wins by knockout, and is coming off a sixth-round knockout of Ekow Essuman in May. Martirosyan is 20-1 and has won four straight bouts since having his first loss in March 2024. Rafferty is a massive -1600 favorite, with Martirosyan at +800.
How to Watch
The Prelims start at 11:00 a.m. ET, with the Main Card beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Main Event ring walks are expected at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 Full Card
Main Card
WBC Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Joshua Buatsi (+110) vs. Willy Hutchinson (-140)
IBO Welterweight Title Bout: Jack Rafferty (-1600) vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan (+800)
British Featherweight Championship Title Bout: Zak Miller (+140) vs. Gully Powar (-175)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Bradley Rea (+100) vs. Ezra Taylor (-125)
Middleweight Bout: Stephen Clarke (-6000) vs. Harley Collison (+1400)
Prelims
Super Welterweight Bout: John Joe Carrigan (-10000) vs. Cheikh Diop (+2000)
Super Middleweight Bout: Javokhir Ummataliev (-10000) vs. Atacayte Santana (+2000)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Billy Deniz (-8000) vs. Joe O’Sullivan (+1400)
Super Lightweight Bout: Tumi Phillips (-5000) vs. Angelo Dragone (+1300)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Ryan Macmillan (-3000) vs. Grant Dennis (+1100)
Super Middleweight Bout: Alex Arthur Jr (-5000) vs. Jose Aguirre (+1300)
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 Location
This event will take place at AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 FAQ
When is Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2?
The boxing card headlined by Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
What time does Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 start?
The Prelims start at 11:00 a.m. ET, with the Main Card beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Main Event ring walks are expected at 5:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2?
This event is airing on DAZN.
Where is Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 taking place?
This event will take place in Manchester, United Kingdom, at AO Arena.
What fights are on the Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 card?
The card includes Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson, Jack Rafferty vs. Hovhannes Martirosyan, and Zak Miller vs. Gully Powar.
