{
  "id": 8334947,
  "title": "Fury, Joshua finalise December 11 Cardiff clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/fury-joshua-finalise-december-11-cardiff-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:04:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fury-joshua-finalise-december-11-cardiff-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are nearing a deal to fight in Cardiff on December 11, according to boxing writer Dan Rafael. November 28 and December 4 were previously mentioned as possible dates, but now December 11 is the preferred pick. Finalities like permits and approval must still be obtained, with the bout scheduled to commence at 2am UK time, which is a compromise for US broadcast timings. The Principality Stadium, which usually closes at 10:30pm, is reportedly willing to grant an exemption for the early fight. The venue has hosted early start fights in the past, such as the 2007 Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler bout. Initially, Madison Square Garden in New York was the go-to location, but Joshua's contract required the bout to be held in the UK, leading to the Cardiff decision. The Welsh Rugby Union's hotel nearby is sold out for December 12, and other hotels in the city have also reached capacity, indicating high interest in the event. Fury, a recent victor over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach, now faces Joshua, who has bounced back from a loss to Daniel Dubois, winning against Jake Paul, Kristian Prenga, and Itauma.",
  "summary": "Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to finalise their heavyweight clash for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with an announcement pend Read More: https://punchng.com/fury-joshua-finalise-december-11-cardiff-clash/",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua close to December 11 Cardiff fight deal",
    "December 11 chosen over November 28 and December 4 dates",
    "Principality Stadium to host early morning fight at 2am UK time"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The switch to Cardiff and December 11 gives Joshua an advantage by ensuring the fight takes place in the UK, as required by his contract, rather than at the initially preferred Madison Square Garden.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Fury, Joshua finalise December 11 Cardiff clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/fury-joshua-finalise-december-11-cardiff-clash-8338407",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:24:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}