World · Singapore Bureau
Wilder to fight Opetaia on Fury-Joshua undercard in Cardiff
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will step into the ring with Australia's undefeated cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia in December. The bout is scheduled for the undercard of heavyweight boxing's highly anticipated Fury-Joshua matchup.
LSN Singapore ·
American boxing veteran Deontay Wilder will face Australian cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia on December 11 in Cardiff as part of the supporting card for Tyson Fury's heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua, promoters announced Wednesday.
Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight titleholder, will move down to cruiserweight for the encounter against the undefeated Opetaia. The matchup adds significant firepower to what is shaping up to be a major boxing card at the Welsh venue.
The Fury-Joshua main event marks a high-profile heavyweight collision, with the undercard featuring several notable fighters competing across different weight divisions. The December 11 date has already generated considerable interest within the international boxing community.
Opetaia, who holds an undefeated record at cruiserweight, will be defending his world championship status against the more experienced Wilder. The bout represents a substantial test for both competitors and is expected to draw considerable attention from boxing fans across the region and beyond.