Deontay Wilder to face Jai Opetaia on Fury vs. Joshua card in Cardiff
Deontay Wilder will face Jai Opetaia on the Dec. 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card in Cardiff, with the cruiserweight champion moving up to heavyweight just months after David Benavidez climbed into the ring to challenge him.
Deontay Wilder will face Jai Opetaia in a heavyweight bout on the December 11 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card in Cardiff. Opetaia, who is undefeated and has held the Ring and Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight title, will make his heavyweight debut. Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, has been known for his powerful punching. The fight comes with significant risk for Opetaia, but could be a major opportunity if he succeeds.
Opetaia's victory over Noel Mikaelian in September further solidifies his reputation. The matchup was formalized around a potential bout between David Benavidez and Cieslak, with the Wilder vs. Opetaia fight being approved in late October. The event will be broadcast live on Netflix, marking it as boxing's most anticipated night.
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