Cardiff’s Principality Stadium To Host Fury-Joshua Bout

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to face off in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11th. While specifics are still being finalized between Netflix, Saudi Arabian promoters Sela, and the fighters’ teams, Cardiff has become the frontrunner for hosting the event, with an official announcement anticipated soon.

This turn of events follows a saga that had initially pointed towards New York as the likely location, with Madison Square Garden plans already in progress. The shift to Cardiff came about after Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn refused to compromise on their contractual requirement to stage the fight in Britain. Wembley Stadium had been the presumed choice for a meeting between these two premier British heavyweights, but the issue of separate agreements and differing clauses related to the UK proved challenging.

Joshua’s contract required the bout to be in the United Kingdom, while Fury’s contract did not specify a location. This discrepancy became a pivotal factor when organizers and broadcast partner Netflix attempted to relocate the event to the United States. Hearn admitted that most parties were inclined towards New York, and even Matchroom considered the compensation needed to waive the UK clause.