# Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson ready for WBC interim title duel

> WBC light-heavyweight fighters Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson pass weight checks ahead of Sunday's interim title fight.
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- Summary: WBC light-heavyweight fighters Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson pass weight checks ahead of Sunday's interim title fight.
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## WBC Confirms Weight Pass
The World Boxing Council confirmed Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson passed weight checks ahead of their interim world heavyweight championship belt duel.

> WBC confirmed that Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson boxers officially passed the weight check ahead of the duel for the interim world heavyweight light championship belt (79.3 kg / 175 pounds)
## Weight Check Results
Buatsi weighed 174.9 pounds while Hutchinson was at 174.5 pounds, both under the light heavyweight maximum weight limit.
## Scheduled Fight Date
The rematch is set for Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
## Previous Match History
Buatsi knocked Hutchinson down twice in their September 2024 Wembley Stadium fight before winning via split decision after 12 rounds.
## Fight Records
Buatsi has 20 wins 13 knockouts 1 loss while Hutchinson has 20 wins 14 knockouts 2 losses.
## WBC Belt Ambition
Buatsi aims to win his first WBC world championship belt while Hutchinson seeks revenge for his previous loss.
## Key takeaway

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson both passed weight checks for the WBC interim light-heavyweight championship belt duel scheduled for Sunday in Manchester.