Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will face cruiserweight titleholder Jai Opetaia on the undercard of the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua showdown, according to an announcement reported by Yahoo Sports on Wednesday.
The Wilder-Opetaia matchup adds significant star power to what is already shaping up as a blockbuster event. Wilder, known for his devastating knockout power, returns to the ring after his recent bouts, while Opetaia steps up in weight for a major opportunity against a former world champion.
Fury and Joshua, two of Britain's biggest boxing stars, are set to headline the card in a long-awaited all-British heavyweight clash. The addition of Wilder vs. Opetaia gives fans a second world-class heavyweight-adjacent contest on the same bill.
Further details regarding the date, venue, and broadcast arrangements for the full card are expected to be confirmed by promoters in the coming weeks.
