Anthony Joshua Fight Could Head To Cardiff As Tyson Fury Throws His Support Behind Venue

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has thrown his support behind Cardiff as the potential host venue for his long-awaited showdown with fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, describing a possible fight in Wales as a homecoming.

The proposed bout could take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11, with the Welsh capital reportedly emerging as one of the leading options as negotiations continue between the fighters’ camps and broadcaster Netflix.

Fury recently expressed his preference for Wales after sharing a photograph of himself at the Principality Stadium. He said a fight in the country would be particularly meaningful to him because of his family connections to Wales.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Fury described a potential appearance at the Cardiff stadium as a homecoming and expressed excitement about the possibility of staging the highly anticipated contest there.

Negotiations between the two camps and Netflix are reportedly ongoing, with Cardiff competing with other possible locations before a final decision is announced.

Joshua’s contractual requirements reportedly favour a venue in the United Kingdom, making Madison Square Garden in New York and potential locations in the Middle East unsuitable options. Wembley Stadium has also reportedly become less attractive because the venue does not have a roof.

The Principality Stadium already has a connection with Joshua, having hosted his heavyweight victory over Carlos Takam in 2017. The event attracted about 78,000 spectators, demonstrating the venue’s capacity to accommodate major boxing occasions.

A confirmed Joshua-Fury clash could generate significant interest in Cardiff and bring another major sporting event to the Welsh capital. However, organisers may have to resolve several logistical issues before the venue can be confirmed.

Hotel availability in Cardiff is reportedly already limited, with several major hotels said to have sold out around the proposed fight date. Another potential complication is the stadium’s 1am curfew.

Netflix is reportedly interested in a start time that would attract a substantial American audience, which could create scheduling difficulties given the stadium’s existing restrictions. Cardiff Council has said it has not received an application to extend the curfew, adding that any such request would require 28 days to process.

While no final venue has been confirmed, Fury’s public backing for Cardiff has strengthened the possibility of the Principality Stadium hosting one of the most anticipated heavyweight contests involving the two British fighters.