Manchester already picked a side before fight night.

Joshua Buatsi was booed by Willy Hutchinson's supporters at Friday's ceremonial weigh-in ahead of Saturday's WBC light heavyweight title rematch at the AO Arena.

Buatsi cupped his ears and leaned into the jeers after Hutchinson drew huge cheers from the Scottish contingent.

Weight drama

Buatsi had to step on the scale twice at the official morning weigh-in after coming in an ounce over the 175-pound limit. He made championship weight on the second try after removing clothes.

Hutchinson later needled him about the miss when the pair faced off in the evening.

Rematch upgraded

The bout was upgraded from an interim title fight after American David Benavidez vacated the WBC belt to move up to cruiserweight. Buatsi (20-1) won their first meeting by split decision more than two years ago. Hutchinson is 20-2.

"He's talking like we haven't done it before but we have. I'm excited about the crowd" Buatsi said.