Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-Joshua
Summary
The heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is likely to be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11. The fight almost moved to New York, but Joshua’s contract required the fight to be in the UK, making Cardiff the front-runner location.Key Facts
- Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is planned for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
- Final details are still being finalized with Netflix, Saudi Arabian organizers Sela, and both fighters.
- The fight was nearly moved to Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Joshua’s contract requires the fight to happen in the United Kingdom; Fury’s contract does not have this restriction.
- Cardiff’s stadium has a retractable roof, which protects the event from winter weather.
- Wembley Stadium in London was considered but rejected due to exposure to cold, wet weather in December.
- The Principality Stadium can hold nearly 74,000 fans, with boxing configurations allowing even more.
- The US broadcast partner Netflix prefers prime-time viewing hours in the United States, influencing the fight time.
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