Fury vs Joshua: Huge heavyweight fight added to Netflix undercard

5 Nov 2026 • 12:09 AM MYT
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Fury vs Joshua: Huge heavyweight fight added to Netflix undercard

  • Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to finally face each other on 11 December at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, headlining a highly anticipated event broadcast live on Netflix after almost a decade of build-up.
  • The heavyweight clash between 38-year-old Fury and 37-year-old Joshua will feature a high-profile undercard bout between former world champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.
  • The 31-year-old Opetaia, who holds an undefeated record of 31 victories with 24 knockouts, is stepping up to the heavyweight division to take on 41-year-old Wilder.
  • Promotion for the December card involves Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, following Opetaia's signing with the promotion and Wilder's recent victory over Derek Chisora in London.
  • Support fights will take place on Friday evening, leading up to the main event ring walks for Fury and Joshua in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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