Buatsi booed at weigh-in before world title bout

Joshua Buatsi is booed by the supporters of Willy Hutchinson at the weigh-in for their WBC light-heavyweight title fight on Saturday.

Scotland's Hutchinson and Buatsi meet in a rematch at Manchester's AO Arena, just over two years after the Londoner earned a split-decision win in a thrilling first contest.

As the pair stepped on the scales at Manchester's Freight Island, Buatsi cupped his ears and encouraged the jeers from Hutchinson's fanbase.

"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," Buatsi said.

Saturday's contest was initially for the interim title but was upgraded when American David Benavidez gave up the WBC gold to move up to cruiserweight.

Hutchinson, 28, was first to step on to the scales at Friday's ceremonial weigh-in and was greeted by huge cheers from his boisterous following.

Buatsi, however, had to be weighed twice in the official weigh-in on Friday morning after he was initially an ounce (28 grammes) over the light-heavyweight limit.

Source: BBC Sport