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Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2: start time, ring walk time and where to watch
Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2: main event ring walks at about 22:00 UK time on Saturday 7 November (5:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm PT), which is 9:00 am on Sunday in Sydney. It is on DAZN in the UK and the US.
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson meet again on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the AO Arena in Manchester, this time for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. DAZN's coverage starts at 7:00 pm UK time (2:00 pm ET). The main event is expected around 10:00 pm UK time (5:00 pm ET).
It is on DAZN worldwide, with no pay-per-view announced.
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The ring walk time is an estimate until the running order is out.
The story
- Buatsi won the first fight by split decision at Wembley on 21 September 2024, putting Hutchinson down in rounds 6 and 9.
- The fight was upgraded to the full, vacant WBC title after David Benavidez left the division for cruiserweight.
- Buatsi last beat Zach Parker in November 2025. Hutchinson beat Ezra Taylor in March 2026.
Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 time in your country
| Where you are | DAZN coverage starts | Main event ring walks |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 7 Nov, 19:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 22:00 |
| Central Europe | Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 23:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 23:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 7 Nov, 2:00 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 5:00 pm |
| US Central | Sat 7 Nov, 1:00 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 4:00 pm |
| US Mountain | Sat 7 Nov, 12:00 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 3:00 pm |
| US Pacific | Sat 7 Nov, 11:00 am | Sat 7 Nov, 2:00 pm |
| Mexico City | Sat 7 Nov, 1:00 pm | Sat 7 Nov, 4:00 pm |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 7 Nov, 16:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 19:00 |
| Argentina | Sat 7 Nov, 16:00 | Sat 7 Nov, 19:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 00:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 7 Nov, 22:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 01:00 |
| UAE | Sat 7 Nov, 23:00 | Sun 8 Nov, 02:00 |
| India (IST) | Sun 8 Nov, 12:30 am | Sun 8 Nov, 3:30 am |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 8 Nov, 3:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 6:00 am |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 8 Nov, 6:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 9:00 am |
| New Zealand | Sun 8 Nov, 8:00 am | Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 am |
- In Ghana: main event ring walks at about 22:00 GMT on Saturday 7 November.
Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 fight card and undercard
- Joshua Buatsi vs Willy HutchinsonLight heavyweight · vacant WBC title, 12 rounds
- Jack Rafferty vs Hovhannes MartirosyanWelterweight · 12 rounds (vacant IBO title per one listing)
The rest of the undercard is not published yet.
Every date still to come is on the Boxing schedule upcoming fights and ring walk times page.
Head to head
| Buatsi | Hutchinson | |
|---|---|---|
| 20-1 (13 KOs) | Record | 20-2 (14 KOs) |
| 33 | Age | 28 |
| UK (born in Ghana) | From | UK (Scotland) |
| 6ft 2in (188 cm) | Height | 6ft 1in (185 cm) |
| 74.5in (189 cm) | Reach | 73in (185 cm) |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Where to watch Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| UK & Ireland | DAZN | Subscription, no PPV announced |
| United States & Canada | DAZN | Subscription, no PPV announced |
| Rest of the world | DAZN | Subscription |
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Quick answers
- What time is Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 in the UK?
- DAZN coverage starts: 7:00 pm on Saturday 7 November. Main event ring walks (expected): 10:00 pm on Saturday 7 November. Ring walks move with the fights before them, so tune in early.
- What time is Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 in the US?
- DAZN coverage starts: 2:00 pm on Saturday 7 November ET. Main event ring walks (expected): 5:00 pm on Saturday 7 November ET. On the West Coast: 2:00 pm on Saturday 7 November PT.
- What time is Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 in Australia?
- DAZN coverage starts: 6:00 am on Sunday 8 November in Sydney. Main event ring walks (expected): 9:00 am on Sunday 8 November in Sydney.
- Where is Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2?
- At AO Arena in Manchester.
- How can I watch Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2?
- On DAZN, worldwide. No pay-per-view has been announced, so a DAZN subscription covers it.