
Willy Hutchinson
"Braveheart"
Division: lightHeavyweight
Nationality: United Kingdom
Hometown: Carstairs, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth Date: 1998-08-04
Height: 6.1 cm
Reach: 74 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
18
Wins
(13 by KO)2
Losses
(1 by KO)0
Draws
20
Total Fights
Biography
Willy Hutchinson, also known as Braveheart, was born on 4 August 1998 in Carstairs, Scotland, standing tall at 6 feet 1 inch. A Scottish professional boxer, he made waves in his amateur career, securing a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 2016 Youth World Championships in St. Petersburg. Transitioning to the professional arena under the guidance of renowned Cuban trainer Ismael Salas and with David Haye’s RingStar Promotions and Shelly Finkel as his manager, Hutchinson debuted on 20 October 2017. In an explosive start, he claimed a first-round technical knockout (TKO) against Attila Nagy at the Indigo at The O2 in London.
Continuing his impressive journey, Hutchinson secured another TKO victory in December by defeating Cyrille Joly in the second round. His prowess extended to a six-round points decision (PTS) victory against Eric Mokonzo in February 2018. Notably, after this triumph, Hutchinson made a strategic move, switching trainers from Salas to Dominic Ingle. The evolution didn’t stop there. In May, Hutchinson announced another pivotal decision, signing with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, marking a new chapter in his flourishing professional career. As this Scottish boxing sensation continues his journey, eyes remain fixed on his remarkable achievements in the ring.
Technical Overview:
In the ring, Hutchinson echoes the agile speed and strategic brilliance exemplified by Josh Taylor. Much like Taylor’s ability to seamlessly shift gears, Hutchinson utilizes nimble footwork not only for defensive maneuvers but also to launch calculated attacks. The influence of Taylor’s modern technique shines through in Hutchinson’s dynamic style, where a strong base becomes a launching pad for diverse offensive moves.
Incorporating aspects of Ken Buchanan’s celebrated defensive finesse, Hutchinson adds a layer of time-tested strategy to his approach. Channeling Buchanan’s ability to control the pace through calculated movements, Hutchinson’s strong base serves as a strategic anchor, reminiscent of the Scottish boxing legend.
Willy Hutchinson’s boxing prowess emerges as a fusion of the contemporary brilliance embodied by Josh Taylor and the timeless finesse reminiscent of Ken Buchanan. In navigating the ring, Hutchinson seamlessly combines Taylor’s agile speed and strategic brilliance, creating a dynamic style that transcends conventional boundaries. Inspired by Josh Taylor’s modern boxing era, Hutchinson showcases versatility in his footwork, drawing from Taylor’s ability to effortlessly switch between defensive and offensive stances.
Fight History
09/21/24 vs. Joshua Buatsi, L-SD, 12/12
06/01/24 vs. Craig Richards, W-UD, 12/12
03/22/24 vs. Martin Houben, W-TKO, 2/10
05/12/23 vs. Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna, W-KO, 4/10
11/11/22 vs. Luca Spadaccini, W-TKO, 7/10
06/11/22 vs. Karel Horejsek, W-RTD, 3/8
03/27/21 vs. Lennox Clarke, L-TKO, 5/12
10/10/20 vs. Jose Miguel Fandino, W-TKO, 1/10
08/29/20 vs. Ben Thomas, W-TKO, 1/10
02/22/20 vs. Edgars Sniedze, W-PTS, 6/6
09/27/19 vs. Borislav Zankov, W-TKO, 2/8
07/13/19 vs. Josip Perkovic, W-PTS, 6/6
05/18/19 vs. Ondrej Budera, W-TKO, 3/6
03/23/19 vs. Daniel Borisov, W-TKO, 4/4
11/19/18 vs. Ferenc Albert, W-TKO, 2/6
08/24/18 vs. Taha Mirhosseini, W-TKO, 3/6
05/19/18 vs. Adam Jones, W-PTS, 4/4
02/16/18 vs. Eric Mokonzo, W-PTS, 6/6
12/16/17 vs. Cyrille Joly, W-TKO, 2/6
10/20/17 vs. Attila Tibor Nagy, W-TKO, 1/4