Fury and Joshua set for late-night heavyweight showdown in Cardiff
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are expected to make their ringwalks at around 1am if a late-night licence application for their heavyweight showdown is approved by Cardiff Council, reports BritPanorama.
The highly anticipated fight is scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium, with the proposed ringwalk time placing the main event in the early hours of Saturday, December 12, following a brief live music performance. The stadium could remain open until 3.30am.
Millennium Stadium plc, which operates the venue, has applied to extend its premises licence “on a very limited one-off occasion.” This application is necessary due to the stadium’s existing permitted hours not covering the proposed late-night schedule.
The request seeks permission for boxing and wrestling entertainment, live and recorded music, alcohol sales and late-night refreshments to continue until 3am on December 12. The applicants have noted that the stadium roof will be closed and that increased security and stewarding will be in effect.
The proposed schedule is outlined in the licensing application, but the early-hours timings still await approval. The public and other authorities have until November 3 to submit objections or comments regarding the request.
If no objections are received, the council must grant the variation. Should objections arise, a hearing will take place where councillors can modify the licence conditions or reject the application.
This potential 1am ringwalk comes after the venue was confirmed for the bout in September, following weeks of uncertainty surrounding one of British boxing’s most eagerly awaited heavyweight match-ups. The fight has been under discussion for over a decade, yet Fury and Joshua have never faced each other as professionals.
Cardiff Council leader Chris Weaver emphasized the contest’s potential to draw visitors from across the UK and beyond, contributing to economic benefits for the Welsh capital. “The contest at Principality Stadium has the potential to bring significant economic benefits to the city and attract visitors from across the UK and beyond,” he stated. “Major events provide a welcome boost for local businesses, support jobs and showcase Cardiff to a global audience.”
While the arrangements still need finalising, including any necessary changes to the stadium’s licence, Weaver expressed optimism for what he termed “an unforgettable night of boxing.” As anticipation builds, this clash of titans serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of heavyweight boxing in the UK.
