Buatsi vs. Parker Set for WBA International Title Showdown in Manchester – World Boxing Association

Joshua Buatsi and Zach Parker are set to square off this Saturday at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England, in a high-stakes clash for the World Boxing Association (WBA) International light heavyweight title.

The bout, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, stands out as one of the marquee attractions of the night, featuring two elite contenders in the 175-pound division who arrive at this fight from very different paths.

For Buatsi, 32, this is a crucial turning point in his career. The British-Ghanaian suffered his first professional defeat last February in Riyadh at the hands of Callum Smith, a loss that halted his momentum toward the top of the division. Saturday’s fight represents both redemption and opportunity—a chance to reset and reclaim his place among the light heavyweight elite, with the WBA International belt serving as added motivation.

Parker, 31, comes in riding a wave of confidence. He’s won his last four fights—two of them by knockout—and sees this matchup as a golden opportunity to capture a prestigious regional title and continue his climb up the rankings.

Buatsi enters the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 13 knockouts, while Parker boasts 26 victories, 1 defeat, and 18 knockouts.

All signs point to a tightly contested matchup between two fighters with plenty to prove—one looking for redemption, the other hungry for recognition.