Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has announced his next opponent, with a fight scheduled against cruiserweight titleholder Jai Opetaia. The matchup was reported on November 4, 2026, by Maxwell Donaldson of the Gadsden Times and The Tuscaloosa News.
Wilder, known for his devastating knockout power, has been out of the ring since his last bout. Opetaia, an undefeated Australian boxer, currently holds the IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles. The fight would represent a significant step up in weight class for Opetaia.
Details regarding the date, venue, and broadcast arrangements for the bout have not yet been finalized.
