Deontay Wilder meets Jai Opetaia as the co-main event beneath Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium this December.
Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian star whose Yoruba roots have made him a hero across Lagos and the diaspora, now has a heavyweight blockbuster with a stacked supporting cast. His December showdown with Tyson Fury at Cardiff's Principality Stadium will be backed by a co-main event: Deontay Wilder against Australia's Jai Opetaia.
Wilder, the American knockout artist, has long been known for one of the most feared right hands in the sport. One clean shot has always been enough to change a fight, and that makes him a live threat on any card. Opposite him is Opetaia, a respected fighter from Down Under who brings sharp skills and a serious reputation to the matchup.
Putting Wilder and Opetaia in the No. 2 slot gives the night real depth. It is not a filler fight. It is a clash of styles, power against polish, and it could produce fireworks before Fury and Joshua even make their walks.
The main event is the draw, though. Fury and Joshua have been circling each other for years, and with the stage set in Cardiff, fight fans across Africa and the diaspora will be locking in. Expect a loud, packed stadium and a card worth staying up for.
