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Fury–Joshua fight set for Cardiff in December as city prepares for economic boost
September 26, 2026 at 01:57 AM · Updated 20d ago
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AJAl Jazeera English
Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters’ clash
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TGThe Guardian
Tyson Fury claims Cardiff showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt
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BNBBC News
Fury vs Joshua: Long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight could be off, says Tyson Fury
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ESESPN
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight in danger of being called off days after announcement
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BNBBC News
Fury v Joshua Cardiff fight set to provide big boost to the economy
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ESESPN
Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua is a 'stepping stone' to Oleksandr Usyk trilogy
(opens the publisher’s site)Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on 11 December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, a bout confirmed this week by Turki Alalshikh and streamed on Netflix.
- Fury called the Joshua bout a "stepping stone" to a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, vowing to stop Joshua within seven rounds.
- Cardiff business owners expect the fight to bring a "big boost" to the economy, with venues planning to buy triple their usual stock of beer.
- Transport for Wales said it will run extra services to carry fans into Cardiff, and bars can apply to serve alcohol until 05:30.
- Fury said he wants a third fight with Usyk held in the United States, stating he won the two previous bouts.
- Fury said the bout is in jeopardy, claiming Eddie Hearn is trying to pull out because of Dana White's involvement.
- Eddie Hearn disputed Dana White's involvement in the promotion, after a press release named White's Zuffa Boxing as a partner.
- Matchroom declined to comment when approached by ESPN.