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The undercard for the much-anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury continues to take shape with one month to go before the first bell.
The two Brits will square off with one another at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight championship on December 11, but, more importantly than that, the winner will claim bragging rights over their long-time rivals.
The co-main event on the night will see an intriguing fight as former WBC heavyweight ruler Deontay Wilder and former two-time cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia collide in Opetaia’s first fight up at heavyweight.
Now, speaking to Sky Sports, Zuffa Boxing CEO Dana White has hinted that unbeaten American heavyweight Da’Mazion Vanhouter could well be added to the Fury vs. Joshua card as he continues his journey through the ranks.
“This is going to be the new star in American in the heavyweight division. He just said he is willing to fight anywhere; who doesn’t love London so why not. Maybe we’ll put him on the AJ-Fury card.”
At just 21 and standing 6′ 3½″ tall, Vanhouter is emerging as one of boxing’s most exciting prospects. Born in Albany, New York, and nicknamed ‘Mazi’, he began his professional career in 2022 and has quickly built an intimidating reputation for his punching power.
Now with a record that reads 14 wins and no loses with 11 knockouts, he extended his winning streak with a devastating first-round stoppage of Ivan Balaz at Zuffa Boxing 12 in London this past weekend. He secured three knockdowns, all from body shots, on his way to his latest emphatic victory.