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Deontay Wilder vs. Jai Opetaia announced for Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua event just added even more star power. Netflix announced Wednesday that former WBC champion Deontay Wilder (45-4-1) is set to fight Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (31-0) in a heavyweight bout on the…

By Alexander K. Lee · MMA Fighting

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Deontay Wilder will fight Jai Opetaia on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard on December 11.
The heavyweight contest will take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and stream on Netflix.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder enters the bout with a 45-4-1 professional record featuring 43 knockouts.

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Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia will square off in a heavyweight clash on the undercard of Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua. Netflix and UFC CEO Dana White announced the matchup on Wednesday, confirming the event will take place on December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

Wilder enters the bout riding a two-fight winning streak, carrying a 45-4-1 professional record with 43 knockouts. Opetaia, the undefeated Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion holding a 31-0 record, will be competing in the heavyweight division for the first time since 2017.

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