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Dana White confirms Jai Opetaia-Deontay Wilder talks for Fury-Joshua undercard

Dana White has confirmed that Jai Opetaia is being lined up to move up to heavyweight and face Deontay Wilder on the December 12 Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff, Wales

By BoxingScene Staff · Boxing Scene

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:20 PM

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Dana White confirmed discussions are underway for Jai Opetaia to fight Deontay Wilder on the Fury-Joshua undercard.
White told Sky Sports that Opetaia is willing to step up to heavyweight to face the dangerous puncher.
Undefeated Opetaia still hopes to finalize a high-profile showdown with rival David Benavidez.

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Dana White has confirmed ongoing discussions for cruiserweight star Jai Opetaia to face former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Speaking to Sky Sports, White stated that Opetaia is likely to appear on the undercard of the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua event, with talks actively progressing to pit him against the veteran heavyweight puncher.

White acknowledged the significant danger of the matchup for the undefeated Opetaia, who has long targeted a move up to heavyweight. Despite pursuing the heavyweight clash with Wilder, Opetaia also remains eager to arrange a bout with rival David Benavidez.

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