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Australian boxer Jai Opetaia will move up to the heavyweight division to face former world champion Deontay Wilder on the undercard of the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight in Cardiff on December 11. The event will be streamed live on Netflix. Opetaia, who is unbeaten in 31 professional bouts, will be taking on Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion with a record of 45 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. This marks the first major fight above the 200-pound division for Opetaia, who is expected to return to cruiserweight after this bout. The main event between Fury and Joshua is being promoted as the biggest night of boxing ever witnessed in the UK, with tickets selling out quickly and the event being screened globally on Netflix.
Wilder, 41, held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020 and is known for his powerful punches, having 43 of his 45 wins by knockout. The co-main event between Wilder and Opetaia is expected to be a thrilling match, with both fighters bringing their best to the ring.
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