Tyson Fury has spoken out against a potential bout between former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and cruiserweight titleholder Jai Opetaia. According to reports, Fury stated bluntly, "He shouldn't be in the ring," expressing his opposition to the matchup.
The comments come amid speculation about Wilder's next move following his recent fights. Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion, has been mentioned as a possible opponent should Wilder consider dropping in weight or facing a rising star in a crossover bout.
Fury, who shares a storied rivalry with Wilder after their trilogy of heavyweight championship fights, did not elaborate further on his reasoning in the brief report. Neither Wilder nor Opetaia's camps have issued immediate responses to Fury's remarks.
