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‘He shouldn’t be in the ring’: Tyson Fury doesn’t want to see Deontay Wilder fight Jai Opetaia

Tyson Fury finds it a bit distasteful to hear that Deontay Wilder will be going up against Jai Opetaia on his undercard. Fury says it’s clear that Wilder is a shell of himself and isn’t fit to be fighting professionally…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:56 PM
‘He shouldn’t be in the ring’: Tyson Fury doesn’t want to see Deontay Wilder fight Jai Opetaia
Key Things to Know
  • Tyson Fury stated Deontay Wilder should not be in the ring and opposes a bout with Jai Opetaia.
  • Fury argued Wilder should have permanently retired following the conclusion of their heavyweight trilogy.
  • The heavyweight champion cited Wilder's bout with Derek Chisora as evidence that his punching power has diminished.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyson Fury has expressed strong opposition to Deontay Wilder potentially fighting Jai Opetaia, stating that his former rival should no longer be competing. Fury described the matchup as dangerous and stated that Wilder has looked diminished in recent outings, suggesting he should have retired after their final trilogy bout.

Fury claimed that Wilder is continuing to fight primarily due to financial obligations rather than sporting capability. Reflecting on Wilder's recent performance against Derek Chisora, Fury argued that Wilder's signature punching power has faded, calling the veteran's continued career a sad development for the sport.

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