Jai Opetaia has secured the WBC second position. He watches closely the outcome of the Benavidez versus Cieslak match. He is set to face Deontay Wilder on the Fury versus Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff.

Dana White stated that a remarkable Wilder victory could catapult Opetaia into international fame. Barry McGuigan forecasts a knockout in approximately three rounds. Tyson Fury has expressed 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 also covered the story.