Buatsi Defeats Hutchinson by Decision, Becomes Interim WBO Champion

On September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, a bout for the interim WBO light heavyweight title (up to 79.4 kg) took place between Joshua Buatsi (19-0, 13 KOs) and Willy Hutchinson (18-2, 13 KOs). Hutchinson was knocked down in both the 6th and 9th rounds.

The fight went the full distance and ended with Buatsi winning by a split decision. Judges’ scorecards: 115-110 (Buatsi), 112-113 (Hutchinson), and 117-108 (Buatsi).

Fight Statistics

According to Compubox, Buatsi threw 600 punches, landing 264 (44%). Hutchinson threw 566 punches, with 209 landing (36.9%).

Joshua connected with 73 jabs out of 220 thrown (33.2%), while Willy landed 52 jabs out of 181 thrown (28.7%).

Buatsi was also more accurate with power punches, landing 191 out of 380 thrown (50.3%). Hutchinson connected with 157 out of 385 (40.8%).

Buatsi delivered 150 body shots, of which 130 were power punches. Hutchinson landed 18 body shots, with 13 being power punches.