The full card begins at 5:00 PM GMT (12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT) on DAZN. Hutchinson-Taylor ring walks are expected around 9:00 PM GMT (4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT), as one of the featured undercard bouts on this stacked Manchester show.
Venue: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom. This brand-new, state-of-the-art 23,500-seat arena in Manchester’s Etihad Campus is hosting its first major boxing card, headlined by rising heavyweight Moses Itauma.
Fighter Profiles and Recent Form
Willy Hutchinson (“The Hutch-Train”) – United Kingdom (Scotland)
Record: 19-2-0 (14 KOs, 73.7% KO rate)
Age: 27
Height/Reach: 6’1″–6’2″ / 73″
Stance: Orthodox
Recent Form (last 5 bouts): Win (Oct 4, 2025 – TKO 7 vs. Mark Jeffers) → Win (earlier 2025 – stoppage/decision wins building momentum) → Prior mixed results including two career losses to higher-level opposition (Joshua Buatsi and another). Hutchinson has won 4 of his last 5, with 3 stoppages, showing improved finishing ability and durability. Hutchinson is a tall, athletic light heavyweight with sharp straight punches, excellent range control, and solid boxing IQ. He’s viewed as a domestic contender ready for the next step, using movement and jab to set up power shots. This is a high-stakes domestic clash on home soil in front of a passionate Manchester crowd.
Ezra Taylor (“The Cannon”) – United Kingdom
Record: 13-0-0 (9 KOs, 69.2% KO rate)
Age: 31
Height/Reach: 6’2″ / 74″ (approx.)
Stance: Orthodox
Recent Form (last 5 bouts): Win (Oct 24, 2025 – TKO 9 vs. Steed Woodall to claim WBA Continental Gold title) → Win (earlier 2025 – stoppages and decisions vs. regional foes including Troy Jones). Taylor is on a perfect 13-fight win streak with strong finishing power in recent outings. Taylor is a confident, outspoken puncher with legitimate one-punch KO threat and improving boxing skills. He’s stepping up significantly in class here but carries momentum from his recent title-winning performance. This rivalry exploded after a heated face-off, adding extra spice to a domestic light heavyweight showdown.
Fight History & Matchup Breakdown
This 10-round light heavyweight clash is a domestic rivalry between two rising UK 175-lb talents. Hutchinson brings more pro experience (21 bouts) and proven durability, while Taylor (13 bouts) is undefeated with recent title hardware and explosive power. Both are tall orthodox fighters who like to control range, but Hutchinson’s lateral movement and jab give him early stylistic edges.
Key Advantages for Hutchinson:
Experience edge and recent high-level tests.
Superior movement and ring generalship.
Home-crowd support in a massive UK arena.
Potential Edges for Taylor:
Undefeated momentum and one-punch power (recent TKO title win).
Youthful aggression and confidence from the heated build-up.
Injury Report
No injuries reported for either fighter. Both have confirmed full health in recent DAZN interviews and training updates, with smooth camps and no weigh-in or medical concerns noted by promoters or commissions.
FIGHT ODDS
Willy Hutchinson – 215
Ezra Taylor + 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 27, 2026
