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Deontay Wilder to Face Jai Opetaia on Fury-Joshua Undercard
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Netflix has confirmed that Deontay Wilder (45-4-1) is scheduled to face Jai Opetaia (31-0) at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on December 11. The heavyweight matchup serves as a featured addition to the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua event.
Wilder, known for his high knockout rate with 43 of his 45 victories coming by way of KO/TKO, enters the ring following two consecutive wins. His previous career slump included losses to Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker, and Zhilei Zhang.
Opetaia, the reigning Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight champion, is stepping up to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2017. Since joining Zuffa Boxing in 2026, he has secured wins over Brandon Glanton and Noel Mikaelian.
AI-assisted brief by the Octagon Edge News Desk, based on reporting from MMA Fighting.
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