Deontay Wilder will return to the ring in December as part of the Tyson Fury–Anthony Joshua card on Netflix. The former heavyweight champion will co-headline the event against undefeated Australian Jai Opetaia according to Dana White.
Opetaia, 31, is a perfect 31-0 in his career. He beat Noel Mikaelian to capture the vacant WBA (regular) cruiserweight title in Septmber. He has held The Ring cruiserweight title since 20022. He will be moving up in weight to fight Wilder.
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Wilder is coming off a split decision win over Derek Chisora in April. After starting his career 42-0-1 he lost twice to Tyson Fury and dropped four of of five fights overall between 2020 and 2025, but at 41 he still has the juice to co-headline a major card.
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