Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Faces Potential Cancellation As Cardiff Residents Raise Objections
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua could face a major setback ahead of their highly anticipated December 11 showdown, with concerns surrounding the proposed fight timings threatening to complicate the event’s preparations.
The heavyweight blockbuster is scheduled to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, but organisers are facing objections from local residents over plans to stage the main event in the early hours of the morning.
The proposed schedule would see Fury and Joshua make their ring walks at approximately 1am UK time on December 12, with the event potentially continuing until 3:30am. The unusual timings are designed to accommodate audiences in the United States, where the fight is expected to attract significant interest.
However, the plans have not gone down well with everyone in Cardiff, with residents raising concerns about noise pollution, antisocial behaviour and the disruption that thousands of boxing fans could cause during the early hours.
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Cardiff Council Set To Decide The Fate Of Fury vs Joshua Timings
The situation now rests with Cardiff Council, which is scheduled to consider the promoters’ application at a Licensing Sub-Committee hearing on November 25.
The application seeks permission for extended operating hours to accommodate the proposed late-night schedule. Residents have raised objections, with concerns also extending to transport arrangements and public safety once spectators begin leaving the stadium.
The council could approve the application, impose additional conditions or reject the request altogether.
A rejection would create a significant headache for the organisers, who would need to explore alternative arrangements, potentially including changing the fight schedule or considering another venue.
However, it is important to note that Fury vs Joshua has not been cancelled, and the licensing dispute does not automatically mean the blockbuster showdown will fall through.
The proposed 1am ring walk is particularly important because of the American broadcasting audience, making any changes to the schedule a potentially complicated issue.
With the fight scheduled for December 11, the November 25 hearing could prove crucial in determining whether Cardiff is able to host one of the biggest heavyweight contests in boxing history as originally planned.
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