Deontay Wilder to face unbeaten Opetaia on Fury v Joshua undercard in Cardiff
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is set to fight undefeated Australian cruiserweight Jai Opetaia on the undercard of the Fury vs. Joshua event in Cardiff. The match marks Opetaia's debut in the heavyweight division.
Why it matters
This high-profile bout significantly impacts the heavyweight boxing landscape and represents a major crossover event for streaming platforms.
Deontay Wilder poses for a photo at York Hall ahead of his April fight with Derek Chisora in London. Deontay Wilder poses for a photo at York Hall ahead of his April fight with Derek Chisora in London. Deontay Wilder Deontay Wilder to face unbeaten Opetaia on Fury v Joshua undercard in Cardiff Wilder, 41, has won 43 of his 45 victories by knockout
Australian cruiserweight champion moves up in weight
Cardiff showdown will stream worldwide on Netflix
Prefer the Guardian on Google Deontay Wilder, the former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, will face unbeaten Australian cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s showdown with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 11 December, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Opetaia will move up to heavyweight to take on one of history’s most devastating punchers at the Principality Stadium with the event streaming live worldwide on Netflix.
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