Now fans are eager to see Buatsi push on and go head-to-head with some of the best British operators at 175lbs before pushing for a world title shot. 

Former world champion Carl Froch echoes these thoughts and wants Buatsi to face a former two-time world title challenger in his next fight. 

"I think Yarde vs Buatsi is a pay-per-view, for me. Yarde fears no one, his stock is very high and I think he’s the real deal. I like his style, his attitude. He’s not a massive puncher but I think he’s great," Forch told Sporting Post.

"For Buatsi it should be from Beterbiev, Smith or Yarde."

A fight between Buatsi and Yarde is one which would surely produce fireworks, but when asked for a prediction, Froch can only see one winner.

"I think Yarde is a tough fight for Buatsi, I’ve not seen enough of him at that level to say he beats Yarde. I think Yarde is the favourite and in my eyes he wins."