Deontay Wilder set to fight ex-champion on Fury vs Joshua undercard

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By David Miller • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 14:10

Deontay Wilder agrees to fight KO artist former champion on Fury vs Joshua card - Boxing News Online — Deontay Wilder set to fight ex-champion on Fury vs Joshua undercard

Deontay Wilder has agreed to fight a previous titleholder on the undercard of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight bout. The details of the match have not been announced. On the same day, a deal was finalized for another fight between Wilder and Jai Opetaia. Both agreements were made for the undercard of the heavyweight bout.

“On the same day, a deal was finalized for another fight between Wilder and Jai Opetaia,” — Hugo Halloway, research director at Newburn Ham Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Oct 30 — Deontay Wilder has agreed to fight a previous titleholder on the undercard of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight b...

Oct 31 — Both agreements were made for the undercard of the heavyweight bout....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Newburn Ham Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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