Wilder vs Opetaia: Deontay Wilder could feature on the Fury vs Joshua undercard.
Fury and Joshua will finally clash on December 11 at the Principality Stadium, live on Netflix and their old nemesis Wilder could be joining them in Cardiff.
The bout will take place in the early hours to suit an American audience and Netflix are keen to bolster the card with names which will draw in a bigger audience from the USA.
Reports suggest Manny Pacquiao, who turns 48 in December, will fight on the bill. However, he has yet to confirm an opponent.
Wilder vs Opetaia in talks
According to Mike Coppinger, Wilder is in talks to fight WBA ‘regular’ cruiserweight world champion, Jai Opetaia on the Fury vs Joshua undercard.
Opetaia previously held the IBF cruiserweight title. Meanwhile, the Australian won the WBA belt with a ninth round stoppage of Noel Mikaelian last month.
Should it get done, a Wilder vs Opetaia bout would take place at heavyweight and would not affect a much-talked about cruiserweight bout between Opetaia and David Benavidez.
Wilder Usyk talks break down
Former heavyweight world champion, Wilder, 40, had been linked to a bout with former undisputed titlist, Oleksandr Usyk.
However, with talks reportedly breaking down, it appears the American is now pursuing a Wilder vs Opetaia meeting.
Wilder, of course, faced Fury in three epic heavyweight title bouts. After a thrilling draw in their first meeting, Fury stopped his rival in seven rounds to capture the WBC title in their rematch.
Fury then halted ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in the 11th round of their breathless third fight.
Fury and Joshua will settle a decade-long rivalry on December 11.
Tickets for their long-overdue showdown go on sale at 12pm GMT on Friday.
