talkSPORT betting tips – Best boxing bets and expert advice for Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson

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There are two cracking contests on Saturday night, with Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson running it back in Manchester and former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith aiming to get back in the big time when he takes on Cheavon Clarke in London.We have a bet in each of Saturday night’s big fights.talkSPORT BET offer – Bet £10 get £40 in free bets + a bet boost token – CLAIM HERE Hutch Train can steam past familiar foe Joshua Buatsi took the honours when meeting Willy Hutchinson in 2024 and the Scot was sent to the canvas twice by Just Business in that bout. However, the Hutch Train was only narrowly outpointed in the first bout between the pair and the 28-year-old was docked for use of the head in that bout. What could be key to the rematch is what has happened since that first clash two years ago.Buatsi was battered and bruised in a gruelling defeat to Callum Smith and it was a near miracle that Just Business was able to get through to the final bell in that tough battle. It is difficult to think that the punishment absorbed in the loss to Smith will not have had a negative impact on the Croydon fighter and that seemed to be the case when Buatsi took on Zach Parker 12 months ago. Buatsi was extremely fortunate to be given the verdict in the contest with Parker, and Hutchinson looks capable of turning the tables in Manchester. The Scot has looked good in recent wins over Mark Jeffers and Ezra Taylor and it appears likely that the 28-year-old has more left in the tank. At 8/11, the Hutch Train can be backed to steam past Buatsi in Saturday’s rematch. Gentleman could be upset in London Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is eyeing some big fights in the future, but the Bournemouth boxer would be wise to be wary when he meets Cheavon Clarke at the Copper Box Arena. Billam-Smith has been involved in a string of tough battles, against Lawrence Okolie, Mateusz Masternak, Richard Riakporhe, Gilberto Ramirez and Brandon Glanton, and while that gives the Gentleman the stronger record, there are plenty of miles on the 36-year-old’s card. The Bournemouth man has looked past his best in recent bouts against Glanton and Ryan Rozicki, and that beating at the hands of Ramirez may have left its mark. Billam-Smith has been cut in four of his last six contests and that is clear indication that a punishing career has taken its toll on the 36-year-old. Clarke is not a top-level operator, but he is the fresher man in only his 15th professional bout and he could have enough to beat a faded Billam-Smith. C4 twice beat the Gentleman in the amateur ranks, and while this is a different game, the Kent fighter can at least take confidence from those successes.Clarke has been beaten by Viddal Riley and Leonardo Mosquea, but Mosquea is totally unexposed and Riley could be a star. C4’s battling stoppage win over Jack Massey last time out is pretty decent form and, at 10/3, Clarke rates a huge price to upset Billam-Smith in east London.talkSPORT BET offer – Bet £10 get £40 in free bets + a bet boost token – CLAIM HERE Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamCare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org