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Deontay Wilder faces Jai Opetaia on Fury vs. Joshua card in Cardiff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Deontay Wilder faces Jai Opetaia on Fury vs. Joshua card in Cardiff

Summary

Deontay Wilder will fight Jai Opetaia on December 11 in Cardiff, as part of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card. Opetaia, the undefeated Ring and Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion, is stepping up to heavyweight for the first time. The matchup was confirmed by Dana White, with the fight expected to stream live on Netflix. This bout follows Opetaia's recent victory against Noel Mikaelian, where he stopped his opponent in the ninth round. Wilder's fight against Opetaia adds significant intrigue to a card already highlighted by the much-anticipated showdown between Fury and Joshua.

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By the Numbers

•Wilder vs. Opetaia to take place on December 11 in Cardiff.
•Opetaia moves up to heavyweight from cruiserweight for this fight.
•Fight confirmed by Dana White and will stream on Netflix.
•Opetaia is undefeated and recently stopped Noel Mikaelian.
•The clash is part of the Fury vs. Joshua event.

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3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Deontay Wilder to face Jai Opetaia on Fury vs. Joshua card in Cardiff

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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