Tony Bellew predicts Jai Opetaia trouble against Deontay Wilder

Tony Bellew predicts that Deontay Wilder will face significant challenges when he fights Jai Opetaia on December 11. The matchup occurs on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Opetaia will be making his heavyweight debut with an unbeaten record of 31-0, while Wilder, a former heavyweight champion, has known struggles in recent fights. He has a 3-2 record since losing to Fury, including a recent points win against Derek Chisora. Bellew believes Wilder is a diminished fighter, highlighting concerns from previous performances. Fury has also voiced similar concerns regarding Wilder's current capabilities, suggesting he should have stepped away from boxing.

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