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Joshua Buatsi Chases Paper Crown Against Willy Hutchinson

Joshua Buatsi claims he made the right call walking away from Dmitry Bivol. Picking up a vacant strap against Willy Hutchinson will not convince anyone Joshua Buatsi Chases Paper Crown Against Willy Hutchinson @ Boxing News 24…

By Tom Galm · Boxing News 24

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:24 AM

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Writer Tom Galm argues Joshua Buatsi won't prove elite status by fighting Willy Hutchinson for a vacant belt.
Joshua Buatsi faces Willy Hutchinson for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title on November 7 in Manchester.
The WBC title became vacant after David Benavidez moved up to the cruiserweight division.

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Joshua Buatsi will fight Willy Hutchinson for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title at Manchester AO Arena on November 7. Writer Tom Galm criticizes Buatsi's pursuit of the vacant belt, arguing that defeating an opponent he previously beat will not validate him among the division's elite after he turned down a bout against Dmitry Bivol.

The title opportunity arose after David Benavidez moved up to cruiserweight. Buatsi cited unacceptable financial terms for rejecting Bivol, but Galm contends that Buatsi requires a dominant showing against Hutchinson following recent vulnerable performances against Callum Smith and Zach Parker.

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Joshua Buatsi Chases Paper Crown Against Willy Hutchinson

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