Deontay Wilder has been added to the undercard for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight fight, with the American set to face Australia's Jai Opetaia in a bout billed as the co-main event. The fight takes place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11.
Wilder vs Opetaia Confirmed for Cardiff
Undefeated cruiserweight champion Opetaia (31-0, 24 KOs) will step up to heavyweight for the first time in the fight. Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) is regarded as one of boxing's strongest punchers and fought Fury three times between 2018 and 2021. Their first meeting ended in a split-decision draw, while Fury won the second and third fights by TKO and KO respectively.
Ticket Availability and Hospitality Packages
More than 500,000 boxing fans attempted to book tickets for Fury vs Joshua when they went on sale on October 9. Reports suggested Ticketmaster sold out its entire allocation in around 40 minutes, but tickets remain available through official channels, including Seat Unique, the fight's official hospitality partner.
Seat Unique offers VIP and hospitality packages with seats ranging from the upper tier to ringside. Prices currently start at £275 per person for an upper-tier 'premium' seating package, with middle-tier 'premium' seating from £459 and floor seating from £1,499. Each package includes access to offsite hospitality within walking distance of the stadium, with complimentary drinks and a VIP commemorative lanyard.
Premium Seating and Resale Options
Fans seeking the best seats can book front five rows seating or front row seating from £9,995 and £17,995 respectively, which include a three-course meal, complimentary drinks, an exclusive gift and a VIP commemorative lanyard. Groups can secure a private box from £2,999 to £4,499 per person, with a dedicated host serving complimentary beers, wines and soft drinks, plus access to a private balcony.
More than 250 tickets are listed on resale site viagogo, available in every block of the Principality and ranging from £153 to £3,824. Some may be listed above face value but could fall in price ahead of the fight, or rise depending on demand.
Fight Date and Confirmed Card
Fury vs Joshua is set for Friday, December 11, with ringwalks expected at around 1am on Saturday, December 12. Netflix, the official broadcaster, has promised 'a star-studded undercard' with global 'marquee fighters'. The fights currently confirmed are Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia.
