Hutchinson beats Buatsi to win WBC light-heavyweight title

Fight week was dominated by predictions that Buatsi, five years Hutchinson's senior, is over the hill.

And the Londoner did nothing to prove otherwise as Hutchinson often toyed with his opponent in the centre of the ring.

The first fight in 2024 had Buatsi walking to the ring as a comfortable favourite, and he backed that up with crushing body shots to send Hutchinson tumbling twice.

But this time around, Hutchinson was a different fighter. In his own words, he had "matured" after picking up two wins since last facing Buatsi.

Hutchinson clearly had the crowd on his side as he made the walk to cheers, while Buatsi was met by a chorus of boos as he paraded around the ring before the bell.