Deontay Wilder agrees to fight KO artist former champion on Fury vs Joshua card - Boxing News Online

Deontay Wilder set to fight ex-champion on Fury vs Joshua undercard

Deontay Wilder has agreed to fight a ex-champion on the undercard of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight bout. The details of the match have not been announced. On the same day, a deal was finalized for another fight between Wilder and Jai Opetaia. Both agreements were made for the undercard of the heavyweight bout.

“Deontay Wilder has agreed to fight a ex-champion on the undercard of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight bout,” — Ingrid Thorne, economic affairs editor at Elmcroft Brook Services, explained.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Deontay Wilder has agreed to fight a ex-champion on the undercard of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight bout....

Oct 31 — Both agreements were made for the undercard of the heavyweight bout....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 56% of Tobinmilbusiness readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Elmcroft Brook Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmcroft Brook Services desk and last updated 15:30 UTC.

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