Cardiff hotels sell out as Joshua, Fury date emerges
Hotels in Cardiff have sold out for a potential December 12 date for the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury heavyweight clash at the Principality Stadium. Read More: https://punchng.com/cardiff-hotels-sell-out-as-joshua-fury-date-emerges/
Hotels across Cardiff have been completely booked in anticipation of a potential December 12 showdown between heavyweight titlists Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The Welsh capital, home to the Principality Stadium, is the frontrunner to host the eagerly anticipated bout, outpacing New York's Madison Square Garden. The city's hotels, including The Parkgate, located adjacent to the stadium, and nearby Marriott and Holiday Inn, are already sold out for December 12.
December 11 is also being considered as a fallback date. The fight's venue has been a contentious issue throughout negotiations, with Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn firmly insisting on a UK location despite offers from Ultimate Fighting Championship chief executive Dana White to stage the event in the United States. Hearn claims Joshua turned down a substantial increase in pay to maintain the fight's British identity, emphasizing strong public support for the UK venue.
Wembley has also been floated as a potential UK alternative, but Hearn stated Joshua will ultimately make the final decision.
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