Wilder Reportedly in Talks for Fury–Joshua Undercard as Zuffa Reposts Coverage
Zuffa's social repost gives new momentum to reports that Deontay Wilder could face Jai Opetaia on the Netflix‑streamed Dec. 11 Cardiff card.
Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Oct. 8–9 that Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua on December 11, but no deal has been signed.
- Zuffa Boxing reposted the report on social media, a move that outlets say lends public weight to the talks and aligns the match with Dana White’s claimed involvement in the show.
- Opetaia is reportedly exploring a move up to heavyweight for the potential bout while he pursues legal action after being stripped of an IBF cruiserweight title.
- Wilder turned to the Cardiff card after talks for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk collapsed, and he arrives with recent wins over Tyrrell Herndon and Derek Chisora backing his case for a marquee spot.
- The Fury–Joshua fight remains set for Dec. 11 with Netflix attached as global streamer, but promoter, production and sanctioning questions remain unsettled, meaning the undercard and title billing could still change.