Jai Opetaia has secured the WBC No.2 ranking. He watches closely the outcome of the Benavidez versus Cieslak match. Opetaia will compete against Deontay Wilder on the Fury versus Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff.
Dana White stated that a remarkable Wilder victory could launch Opetaia into international fame. Barry McGuigan predicts a knockout in around three rounds. Tyson Fury stated his displeasure with the idea of Wilder facing Opetaia. The fight was revealed by BBC and Sky Sports on 11 November 2026. Bad Left Hook reported on the story.