Willy Hutchinson

Willy Hutchinson is the current WBC light heavyweight world champion. Hutchinson has held the title since 2026.

World title bouts: 1
Record in world title bouts (won–lost): 1–0
World titles held: 1
Longest world title reign (WBC light heavyweight, 2026–present): 8 days

Light HeavyweightWBC

2026age 27FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepage 28OctNovDec2027

20262027

WonLostDrawn or no contest

Timeline of world title events

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Show references

2026
7th Nov
Willy Hutchinson beats Joshua Buatsi via unanimous decision 12/12

Light Heavyweight · WBC
Source: Hutchinson beats Buatsi to win WBC light-heavyweight title(opens in a new tab), BBC Sport, Charlotte Coates, 7th Nov 2026
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Anthony Yarde still targeting long-awaited showdown with Joshua Buatsi if he beats Willy Hutchinson(opens in a new tab), Sky Sports, 28th Oct 2026