Deontay Wilder

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (426+ words) October 12, 2026 - 11.27pm Aussie boxing superstar Jai Opetaia is poised to accept a “very dangerous” fight against heavyweight legend Deontay Wilder. The 31-year-old Gold Coast pugilist is expected to be announced as the co-main event on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua…...

8+ hour, 44+ min ago   (333+ words) Dana White has no interest in seeing UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland cross over into boxing to take on Zuffa cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Strickland hasn’t been a happy soldier since UFC 335 was announced with a BMF belt fight between…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago   (336+ words) Jai Opetaia’s proposed fight with Deontay Wilder looks like a mismatch between a prime cruiserweight and a 40-year-old former champion with four defeats in his last seven fights. Dana White wants to sell Wilder’s punching power, but selling his ability…...

12+ hour, 56+ min ago   (300+ words) Dana White is trying to line up a marquee fight for his cruiserweight, Jai Opetaia, this December. While a big heavyweight card is on the horizon for December 11 when Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will battle for British glory, Zuffa…...

16+ hour, 36+ min ago   (361+ words) Boxer Danny Steele has followed in the footsteps of twin brother Sonny by turning professional under promoter Carl Greaves. Middleweight Steele, from Newark, has signed a three-year deal with Greaves after a successful amateur career. He joins Greaves’ stable from…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (202+ words) Australian boxer Jai Opetaia is willing to move up to heavyweight for a fight with legendary American knockout artist Deontay Wilder, Sky Sports reports. Jai Opetaia (31-0, 24 KOs), who holds the WBA Regular and The Ring cruiserweight titles, is set to…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (189+ words) Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is interested in fighting undefeated American boxer David Benavidez. The American has responded to the possibility of facing the Ukrainian and outlined his plans for the future, according to The Ring. According to The…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (480+ words) Australia’s top boxer Jai Opetaia is set to fight a former heavyweight champion in a huge showdown on the Fury-Joshua undercard. Australia’s Jai Opetaia is in talks for a fight against former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder on the undercard…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (192+ words) With Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua dominating headlines, their undercards have also generated significant buzz. Dana White recently hinted that Jai Opetaia (31-0, 24 KOs) could face Deontay Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) in what could be an explosive showdown. “Jai Opetaia is more than…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (119+ words) AOL.com Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder spoke to BBC Radio Sheffield following Saturday's 3-0 win over Lincoln City. "We needed it. We have heard all the noise, so we needed it individually. Players needed up their game - the coaches, the…...