Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua in Serious Danger of Being Cancelled Just Weeks Before Fight

The wait for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated fight is almost over. Or is it? The bout is scheduled for the 11th of December, but with yet another obstacle emerging, another big decision has to be made.

Everything seemed to be going well. Both camps finally put pen to paper. We got promotion for the event, and it seemed like both sides finally got everything they wanted, especially with the Netflix money now involved and what the pair will really earn from the fight.

However, there always seems to be a new stumbling block with this match-up, and the fresh ones arrive just weeks before the big fight night.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Heads to Cardiff

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The Principality Stadium in Cardiff was selected to be the venue hosting the event. It was seen as the best of both worlds. Eddie Hearn and Joshua made it clear they wanted the fight to take place in the UK, making it almost non-negotiable.

Previously, figures like Turki Alalshikh wanted the fight in Madison Square Garden, catering to the US audience. In some ways, they are still focusing on the international side, as the fight will take place in the early hours of the morning. Due to the Principality having a roof, and the fact that it’s been used for so many big events in recent years, it was selected to play host.

Ultimately, this is a big boost for Cardiff, especially with the kind of tourism that an event like this can generate. The fact that it was selected ahead of places like Wembley or the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is also impressive, though the simpler logistics and better curfew times may have helped their case.

However, it hasn’t all been easy, and they may face one last issue ahead of fight week. Local residents aren’t too happy about the fact that the spectacle will be going on throughout the night, and some are now voicing their concerns.

Stumbling Block Facing Fury vs Joshua

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While there aren’t any suggestions that the fight will be called off, there are still some problems that need to be overcome. For instance, the licensing subcommittee at Cardiff Council is set to meet two weeks before the event to discuss the application to extend the hours it can serve alcohol to later than the current maximum of 1am. This is mainly for the hospitality boxes, as the concourse is expected to still be in line with the 1am cut off.

The other concerns come from local residents, who aren’t exactly thrilled with the noise at this time of night, and perhaps some of the antisocial behaviour which may occur.

One of them complained about this when asked about their thoughts on the event and the impact it may have on ordinary citizens.

They said: “The shouting, singing, and inevitable anti-social behaviour at that hour is going to completely wake the whole house up and leave us with exhausted, stressed children.”

Despite this, not everyone is thinking this way, with plenty of support. In their minds, the economic boost and exposure of Cardiff hosting an event like this will be huge. If the right planning is put in place, these residents can’t see there being too big of a concertina effect.

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