Deontay Wilder is set to face Jai Opetaia on the undercard of the highly anticipated Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown in Cardiff. Opetaia, 31, boasts an undefeated record of 31 wins, including 24 knockouts, and will be moving up from cruiserweight to heavyweight to challenge the former world champion Wilder.
Wilder, who lost the last two fights against Fury in their trilogy, has since bounced back with a victory over Derek Chisora in London this past April. Opetaia, a Zuffa Boxing titleholder, was previously linked to a potential clash with the unbeaten three-division world champion David Benavidez but will now face Michael Cieslak instead. Notably, Opetaia had signed with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing promotion, which is also involved in organizing the Fury-Joshua event scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Wales—an event notable for being broadcast live on Netflix.
The main event, featuring 38-year-old Fury and 37-year-old Joshua, is expected to begin in the early hours of Saturday morning, with the supporting fights slated for Friday evening.
Fan Take:
This fight night is a landmark moment for boxing enthusiasts, featuring some of the sport’s biggest names and rising stars. Opetaia’s step up to heavyweight against a seasoned fighter like Wilder could shake up the division and add fresh excitement to an already monumental event.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
