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Tyson Fury sees only one winner in Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “It’s a silly fight for him”

and will meet on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bill next month, but Fury has dismissed any chance of the bout being a competitive one, describing the contest as ‘silly’. Wilder and Fury shared an iconic trilogy just a…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:01 AM
Tyson Fury sees only one winner in Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “It’s a silly fight for him”
Key Things to Know
  • Tyson Fury dismissed Deontay Wilder's chances against Jai Opetaia, calling the matchup a "silly fight."
  • Deontay Wilder faces Jai Opetaia on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard on December 11.
  • The fight card will take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff and stream live on Netflix.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyson Fury has dismissed Deontay Wilder's chances against cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia, calling their upcoming matchup a "silly fight" for the American. The bout is scheduled as the co-main event on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card set for Friday, December 11, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Speaking to FightHype, Fury claimed that Wilder is "shot to bits" and should have retired after their trilogy concluded. Fury also argued that Wilder's signature knockout power has faded, referencing Wilder's recent bout against Derek Chisora.

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