Tyson Fury has expressed strong opposition to a potential fight between former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and cruiserweight titleholder Jai Opetaia. Speaking on November 6, 2026, Fury stated bluntly that Wilder "shouldn't be in the ring" for such a matchup.
The comments come as speculation continues around Wilder's next move following his recent ring absences. Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion, has been mentioned as a possible opponent should Wilder return to action.
Fury, who shares a storied rivalry with Wilder from their trilogy of heavyweight championship fights, did not elaborate further on his reasoning in the brief remarks reported by SB Nation.
