Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia Set for December 11 Clash in Cardiff

The upcoming fight card headlined by Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, has added a heavyweight contest between Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 11, 2026, and will stream exclusively on Netflix.

Deontay Wilder, 41, enters the bout with a professional record of 45-4-1 and 43 knockouts, following recent wins over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon and Derek Chisora. His opponent, 31-year-old Jai Opetaia, remains undefeated at 31-0 with 21 knockouts. Opetaia's most recent victory came earlier this year against Norair Mikaeljan in Las Vegas.