Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff
Details about the much-anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have finally come to light. After months of negotiations, the heavyweight showdown is set for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Since both fighters signed contracts in April, discussions over where and when the fight would happen dragged on. There was a tug of war between promoter Eddie Hearn and TKO's Dana White, with White pushing for a US location, specifically Madison Square Garden, while Hearn and Joshua insisted the fight remain on British soil. Eventually, British fans got their wish.
British Fans Rejoice as Cardiff to Host Huge Clash
American journalist Dan Rafael shared an update via X revealing the December 11 date and venue. Other dates like November 28 and December 4 had been floated, but the December date seems locked pending permit approvals. Hearn confirmed that White is not promoting the event, adding clarity to the situation.
This fight has been a dream match for British boxing enthusiasts for years. With both fighters aging yet still competitive, the timing feels right. Both have already had warm-up fights this year: Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in July after beating Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, while Joshua returned to the ring post-tragedy to knockout Kristian Prenga in July despite early knockdowns.
Promoter Feud Overshadows Build-Up
The verbal sparring off the ring has largely come from promoters rather than the fighters. White accused Hearn of trying to block the fight and stall negotiations, but Hearn dismissed this, stating all contracts are signed and should be honored.
"Dana White has tried to get involved in a fight that he has nothing to do with and to get Sela to break their contract, scrap a British fight, and bring it to America. He thinks that he’s not causing a problem in this fight? All we have ever done is said, ‘We’ve signed our contract. Just honour the contract that we’ve signed," said Hearn.
"What he can’t understand is that Anthony Joshua won’t take more money to fight in America because he cares. He cares about British boxing and the contract he signed."
"Dana White thinks you can throw money at someone and they’ll dance to your tune. Not on A.J.’s watch. That’s why the fight won’t be in America; Anthony Joshua is not a sellout," Hearn added.
Principality Stadium Ready for Historic Fight
The fight is expected to start late in the UK to suit American viewers tuning in. The Principality Stadium, which holds 74,000 spectators, has hosted big boxing events before, including Joshua’s win over Joseph Parker in 2018 and Joe Calzaghe’s victory over Mikkel Kessler in 2007.
