The stakes are considerably higher this time around as the pair battle it out for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title.

Over in London, a compelling cruiserweight contest sees Billam-Smith and Clarke share the ring for the first time in over 10 years. The two fighters previously crossed paths as amateurs, with Clarke edging an exceptionally tight points decision. Billam-Smith will be hungry for revenge and is acutely aware that victory could propel him towards the division's biggest names. So, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's blockbuster action....

Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson

What time does Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson start?

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson will clash tonight at the AO Arena in Manchester. The main card is scheduled to get under way at 7pm GMT (2pm ET / 1pm CT / 11am PT).

In the headline bout, Hutchinson will make his ring walk first at approximately 10pm GMT (5pm ET / 4pm CT / 2pm PT) with Buatsi set to follow straight afterwards. The two fighters will then touch gloves shortly before the opening bell rings.

How to watch Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson

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Full fight card and undercard

WBC Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson

IBO Welterweight Title Bout: Jack Rafferty vs Hovhannes Martirosyan

British Featherweight Championship Title Bout: Zak Miller vs Gully Powar

Light Heavyweight Bout: Bradley Rea vs Ezra Taylor

Middleweight Bout: Stephen Clarke vs Harley Collison

Quotes corner

Joshua Buatsi: "This is not something I've dreamt of as a little boy. My life was very different to all of this, fighting in arenas, winning titles, going to the Olympic games. When I started in the sport, got to winning ways, then the dream came."

Willy Hutchinson: "I'm going to tell you a story while you are all sat here. I'm 13 years old, working in Sweden with my dad, I wrote with a pen and book that I'd become Scottish, British, European and World Amateur champion. On the opposite side of this book, I still have this book today, that I'll become the WBC champion of the world. I've already got the silver and the international, now I'm fighting for the WBC main belt. I won the amateur world championships 10 years ago near enough to the exact day I'm fighting this man for the WBC professional championship of the world."

Chris Billam-Smith vs Cheavon Clarke

What time does Chris Billam-Smith vs Cheavon Clarke start?

Chris Billam-Smith and Cheavon Clarke are set to clash at the Copper Box Arena in London this evening. The preliminary fights begin at approximately 5pm GMT (12pm ET / 11am CT / 9am PT).

The main card will then get underway at 7pm GMT (2pm ET / 1pm CT / 11am PT). In the headline bout, Clarke will make his ring walk at around 10pm GMT (5pm ET / 4pm CT / 2pm PT), with Billam-Smith due to follow shortly afterwards.

Both fighters will then touch gloves before the opening bell rings. The contest should begin no later than 10pm, though it could be moved forward should the undercard bouts conclude ahead of schedule.

How to watch Chris Billam-Smith vs Cheavon Clarke

Fans watching in the United Kingdom will be able to catch all the live action on Sky Sports from approximately 5pm GMT. The complete card will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports+ - while Sky Sports Main Event will screen the headline bout between Billam-Smith and Clarke.

Alternatively, every fight can be streamed via the Sky Sports app and website, as well as NOW TV. For those tuning in from America, the action is available on Paramount+.

Full fight card and undercard

Cruiserweight: Chris Billam-Smith vs Chev Clarke

Middleweight: Denzel Bentley vs Shane Mosley Jr.

Heavyweight: Da'Mazion Vanhouter vs Ivan Balaz

Middleweight: Sam Hickey vs Troy Coleman

Super lightweight: Kayla Allen vs Julia Igel

Quotes corner

Chris Billam-Smith: "He still carries his power, is fast, got power in all his shots. Cheavon isn't as intense as Rozicki - I'm not sure that anyone is - in terms of the way he fights. But he carries much more speed, which adds more danger. He puts his shots together well, so that makes him threatening for sure. I've sparred him as well. He's no mug. He knows what he's doing in there, he's always super-fit. He's been hurt in the past, he comes back, looks the part. Never been stopped, he might have been dropped but never been stopped. It's a hard night's work, I've got to be 100 per cent for it."

Cheavon Clarke: "The bull's always driven - but they get tamed. He'll come out with his tactics and everyone has a plan until they get in the ring. On the night we'll see. He's a former world champion so you have to give credit where it's due. But regardless I know what my ability is, I've been given a gift. It's wrong for me not to fulfil that gift. So come November 7 we will see."