Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson Explode in Fiery Clash Before Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Undercard—Security Forced to Intervene!

As Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois gear up for their heavyweight showdown at Wembley, the undercard has ignited just as much drama with a fiery clash set between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBO light-heavyweight title. The tension between the two fighters reached a boiling point during a face-to-face interview with TNT Sports pundit Carl Frampton, where security had to intervene to prevent the confrontation from turning physical.

 

Buatsi and Hutchinson nearly came to blows as they exchanged heated words ahead of their September 21 bout, part of the undercard for the highly anticipated heavyweight main event. With Wembley Stadium sold out and the fight airing live on TNT Sports Box Office, the stakes are high—not just for the title, but for the pride and personal rivalry between the two fighters.

 

The animosity stems from a disputed sparring session years ago, where Hutchinson claims he gave Buatsi a “hiding,” a claim that Buatsi vehemently denies. “He said I gave him the toughest spar of his life,” Hutchinson asserted during the tense interview. Buatsi dismissed the claims, stating that Hutchinson was exaggerating.

 

Hutchinson didn’t hold back, claiming that Buatsi has had “life or death” battles in his previous fights and that he’s ready to take advantage of his opponent’s perceived weaknesses. “I’m 25 years old, young, fresh, hungry, and ready to rock and roll. I’m going to knock this man out on the 21st of September at Wembley,” Hutchinson declared.

 

Buatsi, the 31-year-old Londoner and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, remained composed throughout most of the exchange, dismissing Hutchinson’s bravado as mere talk. With an undefeated professional record of 18-0, Buatsi is confident in his ability to come out on top, despite Hutchinson’s taunts. “Brilliant talker, man. I’m going to remain how I am, and if he’s going to do the talking, that’s good for me,” Buatsi responded.

 

Hutchinson, whose only career loss came via a fifth-round KO to Lennox Clarke in 2021, has bounced back strongly with a recent decision win over Craig Richards. He taunted Buatsi, saying, “The only good man I’ve fought is Craig Richards, and now him, and he’s an easier fight than Craig Richards.” Buatsi shot back, reminding Hutchinson of his knockout loss to Clarke, only for Hutchinson to fire back with the sparring claims.

 

With both men refusing to shake hands and squaring off aggressively, security was forced to step in, highlighting just how personal this fight has become. The winner of the bout will likely be propelled into the title picture, potentially setting up a showdown with the victor between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, who are set to fight for the undisputed light-heavyweight crown on October 12.

 

But before any title dreams can materialize, one man must emerge victorious at Wembley. “I’ll come out on top,” Buatsi confidently predicted. Hutchinson, equally determined, countered, “You’ve never been 12 rounds, and you can’t do 12 rounds. I guarantee I’ll knock him out in five.”

 

As the rivalry intensifies, all eyes will be on Wembley to see who backs up their words in the ring.