Tyson Fury Targets Cardiff for Potential Heavyweight Showdown With Joshua
Tyson Fury has revealed his desire to face Anthony Joshua in Cardiff, saying a fight at the Principality Stadium would have special significance for him because of his Welsh family roots.
The proposed heavyweight contest is being considered for Friday, December 11, with Cardiff currently among the leading venue options.
New York and the Middle East had also been considered, but Joshua’s contract reportedly requires the fight to take place in the United Kingdom.
Fury indicated his preference through an Instagram post showing him at the Principality Stadium.
“If this fight happens in Wales, this will be amazing. All my mother’s people are from Wales. It will be like a homecoming,” he wrote.
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The Principality Stadium has previously hosted Joshua. In 2017, the former world champion defeated Carlos Takam at the venue in front of approximately 78,000 spectators.
A return to Cardiff for a Fury-Joshua contest could create another major sporting occasion, although preparations would involve several challenges.
One concern is accommodation. Several major hotels in Cardiff, including the Hilton, Parkgate and Marriott, are reportedly already sold out for the proposed fight night.
Another issue involves the stadium’s 1am curfew. Netflix, which is expected to broadcast the contest, reportedly wants a schedule that will make the event accessible to a substantial American audience.
That could require a later start or finish, potentially creating a conflict with the venue’s existing restrictions.
Cardiff Council has said it has not received an application seeking an extension to the curfew. According to the council, any application would require 28 days to process.
Negotiations between the fighters’ representatives and Netflix remain ongoing, and an official confirmation of the venue is expected.
Fury’s public backing of Cardiff adds further attention to the possibility of the fight being staged in Wales.
For the former heavyweight champion, the location would also carry personal significance because of his maternal family connections to Wales.
