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Wilder vs Opetaia Set as Co-Main Event for Fury vs Joshua Showdown

Wilder vs Opetaia Set as Co-Main Event for Fury vs Joshua Showdown
World Sports · 08:25:54 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Deontay Wilder will face Jai Opetaia in the co-main event for the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, according to BBC Sport. The 39-year-old Wilder is nearly a decade older than the 29-year-old Opetaia, adding an intriguing generational dynamic to the undercard.

The fight card announcement confirms one of boxing's most anticipated matchups, with Fury and Joshua finally set to meet in the ring. Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, returns to action against Opetaia, the current IBF cruiserweight champion moving up in weight.

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