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Buatsi defeats Hutchinson by split decision to claim interim WBO light heavyweight title
I’m not sure how Hutchinson managed to get one of the judges on his side.
Buatsi seemed to have the upper hand for most of the fight and landed a couple of takedowns while his opponent was docked a point. His flurry of body shots was unstoppable.
By split decision (112-113, 117-108, 115-110), Buatsi remains undefeated and becomes the new WBO light heavyweight world champion.
Next up Hamzah Sheerez vs Tyler Denny.
When will Joshua and Dubois be out?
A quick reminder that we expect to see Joshua and Dubois emerge for their ring walks around 10 p.m.
That’s right, you don’t have to stay up all night like when the fights are in Saudi Arabia.
Hutchinson falls to the canvas AGAIN
Round 9. Buatsi lands hard shots to the body. Hutchinson’s dream of taking the vacant interim WBO light heavyweight title seems to be crumbling. But he keeps going. He’s a fighter.
Watch Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren PAINTING each other
It’s been a tough week at work and you’re looking for a way to relax.
Watching football doesn’t appeal to you. Meeting your friends at the bar doesn’t suit you. You start to panic. How can you save the week?
The only thing that can save you now is the content you least expected: Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren painting each other.
Mail Sport is fast becoming the home of serious boxing coverage, but there’s still room for the weird.
Oh, and they have a great debate too.
BUATSI HUTCINSON FLATS
Six rounds later, Hutchinson was knocked down after a series of sustained pressures from Buatsi. A body shot ended the win as Hutchinson clung to the ropes.
Buatsi is in top form and Hutchinson will have to weather a storm. Those blows to the torso have left him exhausted.
He also just lost a point in the seventh for entering using his head.
How Anthony Joshua recovered
It’s been quite a journey for Anthony Joshua, hasn’t it?
He looked depressed and defeated when he suffered that surprising loss to Andy Ruiz Jr and that double blow against Oleksandr Usyk.
He has since claimed four victories and now has 96,000 people waiting to see him challenge Dubois.
Sam Brookes tells us the story of his recovery from the pits.
Exclusive interview with Mail Sport by Daniel Dubois
Mail Sport was invited to watch Daniel Dubois train at the Farm Gym.
He talks about Oleksandr Usyk, doing push-ups for three hours and his father’s spicy Caribbean food. Dubois also sends a warning to Joshua ahead of Wembley after his “best training camp ever”.
You can watch Charlotte Daly’s interview here and if you like what you see, why not subscribe to Mail Sport Boxing on YouTube for more?
OPINION: Hutchinson wins the ring walk
No offense to Buatsi, but I think Hutchinson has the advantage thanks to his ring walk.
It’s not often you hear a boxer come out dancing to medieval music, but that’s exactly what Hutchinson just did. The Scotsman just came out dancing a waltz to the tune of Braveheart.
I guess we’ll see how effective it was in cheering him up.
Anthony Cacace defeats Josh Warrington by unanimous decision
A comfortable victory for the current IBF and IBO super featherweight champion, Cacace, over Warrington.
After 12 gruelling rounds he won 118-110, 117-111, 117-111. No problem for him at the age of 35. Lennox Lewis has called him a “warrior” in that time – there are not many names in boxing taller than his.
Up next are Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson for the WBO interim light heavyweight title.
Tyson Fury’s prediction for Joshua vs Dubois
Tyson Fury has not been a coward in this case: he has put all his effort into supporting one of the fighters tonight.
You can find out who he is in the following article.
Tyson Fury is having fun with the crowd’s response
There was huge applause at Wembley when Tyson Fury’s face appeared on the screen moments ago.
But that cascade of cheers had been followed by a chorus of boos, because the crowd was not so enthusiastic about a certain Tommy Fury.
Tyson couldn’t help but find it amusing.
Liam Gallagher’s funny response when asked about his acting
Nowadays you wouldn’t have a boxing event without celebrity embellishment and one guy stealing the headlines this time around is Liam Gallagher.
The singer will perform three Oasis hits tonight: Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Supersonic and Cigarettes and Alcohol (the latter not intended as a recommendation for a pre-fight diet).
And when asked about his mini-show, the singer had a funny response.
PS: Derek Chisora, fresh off a win over Joe Joyce, is in the mood, but who will be looking back in anger tonight?
Eddie Hearn swallows his pride when wearing the Arsenal shirt
Well done, Eddie Hearn.
He made a bet with Roman Kemp on the north London derby and lost as Arsenal emerged victorious against Spurs, so here’s the promoter keeping his word, wearing a Gunners shirt tonight.
As we speak – Cacace and Warrington trade blows
Tonight there will be many preliminary acts looking to make their mark in front of a massive audience.
Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are currently facing each other in the world super featherweight division.
The former fighter’s IBO belt is on the line tonight, but his IBF title is not.
A look at the Wembley Ring Walk
This is what Anthony Joshua will see tonight when he walks out in front of the crowd.
Mail Sport’s Charlotte Daly brings us plenty of behind-the-scenes content from Wembley and has spoken to all the leading figures involved, including, of course, Joshua and Dubois.
Make sure to follow us on our platforms for a full immersion in one of the biggest boxing nights of the year.
Hello and welcome
Good evening and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of a colossal night at Wembley.
That’s right, we’ll be bringing you all the build-up, action and reaction to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Daniel Dubois in front of a record 96,000 fans.
At stake? Dubois’ IBF world heavyweight title, which he inherited from Oleksandr Usyk in June after the Ukrainian vacated it.
Expect to see them leave around 10pm
- How Anthony Joshua recovered
- Exclusive interview with Mail Sport by Daniel Dubois
- Anthony Cacace defeats Josh Warrington by unanimous decision
- Tyson Fury’s prediction for Joshua vs Dubois
- Hello and welcome
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