A potential heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is reportedly moving through negotiations.
Boxing journalist Dan Rafael said Wilder's representatives have accepted an offer in principle, but no contract has been signed.
Opetaia would need to move up to heavyweight for the proposed matchup.
Wilder's team is also reportedly considering a fight against Murat Gassiev, which could offer another route toward a world title.
The proposed Wilder–Opetaia fight has been linked to the anticipated Fury–Joshua event.
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