Joshua Buatsi faced a hostile reception at the weigh-in for his WBC light-heavyweight title fight against Willy Hutchinson on Saturday. Fans of Hutchinson booed Buatsi as the two fighters prepared for their rematch at Manchester's AO Arena, just over two years after Buatsi's split-decision victory in their first bout.

During the weigh-in at Manchester's Freight Island, Buatsi playfully cupped his ears to encourage the jeers from Hutchinson's supporters, stating, "He's talking like we haven't done it before but we have. I'm excited about the crowd - I'll see you all there."

Originally intended for the interim title, the fight received a boost when David Benavidez vacated the WBC gold to move up to cruiserweight.

• Hutchinson, 28, received a warm welcome from his fans as he stepped on the scales first, while Buatsi, 33, needed two attempts to make weight, initially coming in an ounce over the limit. He ultimately weighed in at 12st 7lb (79kg) after removing his clothing.
• Hutchinson later taunted Buatsi about his weight issues during their face-off.

With a professional record of 20 wins and 1 defeat, Buatsi enters this pivotal fight, while Hutchinson, the first Scottish boxer to win gold at the amateur World Championships, also boasts 20 wins and 2 defeats.

The atmosphere was charged with tension as the boxers went nose to nose, with Hutchinson repeatedly shouting "and the new" to rally his fans. He confidently declared that he would prove he is the better boxer, promising to reveal what Buatsi is "made of tomorrow - 100%".