Jai Opetaia has secured the WBC second position. He is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Benavidez versus Cieslak match. He is set to face Deontay Wilder on the Fury versus Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff.
Dana White stated that a spectacular Wilder victory could launch Opetaia into international fame. Barry McGuigan predicts a knockout in approximately three rounds. Tyson Fury has expressed his displeasure with the idea of Wilder facing Opetaia. The fight was announced by BBC and Sky Sports on 11 November 2026. Bad Left Hook reported on the story.
“Tyson Fury has expressed his displeasure with the idea of Wilder facing Opetaia,” — Yusuf Calloway, chief correspondent at Birley Cliff Partnership, commented.
Timeline
Nov 10 — Jai Opetaia has secured the WBC second position....
Nov 10 — The fight was announced by BBC and Sky Sports on 11 November 2026....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Birley Cliff Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Cliff Partnership desk and last updated 11:56 UTC.