Fury and Joshua fight confirmed for Cardiff in December

Summarised from 9 outlets · 36 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:24 · Archive

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on 11 December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight clash has been confirmed for 11 December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be streamed globally on Netflix. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, announced the details. A version of the heavyweight world title will be on the line, and both fighters will earn British record paydays for a single bout. The fight is scheduled for the same night as the opening of the World Darts Championship.

How it is being reported

• Luke Littler laments scheduling conflict with Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight: ‘You had one job’The fight will be on the same evening as the opening night of the World Darts ChampionshipIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 23:04
• Luke Littler bemoans scheduling conflict with Joshua-Fury fight: ‘You had one job’The heavyweights will clash in Cardiff on December 11 – the night that Littler begins the defence of his world titleIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 22:41
• You had one job: Luke Littler bemoans scheduling conflict with Joshua-Fury fightThe heavyweights will clash in Cardiff on December 11 – the night that Littler begins the defence of his world title.Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 20:56
• Luke Littler hits out at Eddie Hearn after Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury date confirmedLuke Littler has weighed in on the decision to schedule Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's fight on the same night as the World Darts ChampionshipMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 20:08
• The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-JoshuaBBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.BBC News · 24 Sept, 19:41
• Fury vs Joshua: Both fighters to earn British record paydaysFrank Warren has revealed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will each earn more than any British fighter has previously been paid for a single bout when they finally meet on December 11.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 17:00
• Fisher: AJ has devastating power but smart money is with FuryBritish heavyweight boxing will be electrified now that the long-awaited Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight has finally been made.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 17:00
• BREAKING: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to have world title on the lineTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will clash in Cardiff on December 11 and a version of the heavyweight world title will be on the lineMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 16:56
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua £150m fight is finally CONFIRMED - in Cardiff at 2am on a Friday night in December - and Netflix reveal price it will cost to watchAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will finally fight on December 11, with the long-awaited all-British £150million ($200m) heavyweight blockbuster confirmed to take place in Cardiff.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 16:54
• 'This day HAD to come!' - The big talking points from Fury-AJ announcementSky Sports' Andy Scott and John Dennen react to the news that Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 11 December.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 16:26
• Nelson: AJ could be in 'world of trouble' against FuryAnthony Joshua will be in "a world of trouble" against Tyson Fury if he brings the same level of performance as he did in his previous fight, according to Johnny Nelson.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 16:00
• Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn ‘didn’t agree’ to Tyson Fury being A-sideJoshua and Fury will clash in Cardiff on 11 December, in arguably the biggest fight in British boxing historyIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 15:58
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally agree all-British heavyweight blockbusterA heavyweight showdown that has been over a decade in the making will be screened on Netflix at no additional cost for subscribers.Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 15:48
• Anthony Joshua sacrificed ‘millions’ to ensure Tyson Fury fight remained in UK‘AJ’ will box fellow Briton Fury in Cardiff on 11 December, after Joshua refused to fight in the USIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 15:33
• The Tyson vs Holyfield lesson that shows Fury vs Joshua will be worth the waitFury vs Joshua is finally happening in December after lengthy talks, but a pool-table incident in 1984 set up the famous world heavyweight title fight between Holyfield and Tyson 12 years laterIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 15:09
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua boxing megafight announcedA long-awaited boxing match between British former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff.ABC News Australia · 24 Sept, 14:05
• Fury v Joshua fight confirmed for December at Cardiff’s Principality StadiumFight on 11 December announced by Turki Alalshikh Fury v Joshua to be streamed globally on Netflix Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s highly-anticipated heavyweight clash will take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December after a deal was finally agreed. The details will for the bout, one of the biggest in British boxing history, were announced by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, with the tagline: “Years in the making. One night to settle it.” Continue reading...The Guardian · 24 Sept, 13:49
• Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 13:48
• Anthony Joshua breaks his silence after Tyson Fury fight announcedBritish stars Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will finally clash on December 11 in Cardiff after a decade-long heavyweight rivalryMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 13:37
• Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua promoter confirmed to settle Dana White and Eddie Hearn disputeThe legendary British heavyweights will finally meet in the ring in Cardiff in DecemberIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 13:31
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally set date for long-awaited fight in CardiffThe heavyweight stars will meet at the Principality Stadium in December.Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 13:29
• Fury v Joshua official: LIVE reaction as heavyweight super-fight is confirmed after years of waitingAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have a date for their fight at long last, as two British icons prepare to square offIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 13:12
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight in Cardiff on December 11The heavyweight stars will meet at the Principality Stadium.Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 13:10
• Fury vs AJ venue and date confirmedAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's long-awaited all-British showdown will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday December 11.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 13:00
• Joshua vs Fury is too late – but that’s not the biggest problem behind this fightComment: The fight, now official, can no longer crown this generation’s best heavyweight, nor can it crown the best active British heavyweight. Can it even tell us who is better between Joshua and Fury?Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 12:59
• Joshua vs Fury date and venue confirmed as super-fight heads to WalesThe clash of former world heavyweight champions is finally official, after years of waitingIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 12:52
• From 'fat boy' jibe to £150m fight... the story of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson FuryBritish heavyweight legends Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will clash in Cardiff on December 11, a decade after their rivalry first beganMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 12:52
• Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight date and venue finally announcedAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will finally settle their rivalry later this year after a date and venue for their all-British showdown was announcedMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 12:45
• Anthony Joshua's torture training! Boxer uses ancient Cossack warriors' stretching machine to prepare himself to fight Tyson Fury in a painful-looking workout routineBoxing's biggest battle of the year is expected to take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in early December, after a venue war that saw it move from Madison Square Garden.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 11:34
• Date and UK venue confirmed for Joshua-Fury fightAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's long-awaited showdown will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday 11 December.Sky News · 24 Sept, 11:33
• AJ-Fury boxing fight won’t impact Cardiff Champions Cup rugby gameCardiff Rugby’s Investec Champions Cup match against Bath Rugby will not be moved even if it clashes with the blockbuster fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The Battle of Britain boxing bout is closing in on Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as its host, with 11 December pencilled in as the date. Bath Rugby’s trip to [...]City AM · 22 Sept, 15:37
• Anthony Joshua questions Tyson Fury drug testing for mega-fightJoshua and Fury will clash in Cardiff on December 11 with an official announcement now imminent and a press conference expected to take place in London early next weekMirror Sport · 22 Sept, 14:55
• Tyson Fury breaks silence with TWO Anthony Joshua rantsFury had gone quiet as the final details of his all-British showdown with Joshua were ironed out. The pair are now expected to clash in Cardiff on December 11Mirror Sport · 22 Sept, 08:14
• Anthony Joshua could have secret weapon for Tyson Fury fightAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to clash on December 11 in Cardiff and Joshua could have an ace up his sleeve for the showdownMirror Sport · 21 Sept, 13:25
• Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-JoshuaWhy Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.BBC News · 21 Sept, 11:51
• Eddie Hearn provides update on Joshua vs Fury start time after fan fearsThe British super-fight looks close to being finalised for Cardiff in DecemberIndependent Sport · 21 Sept, 09:47

In this story: Tyson Fury · Anthony Joshua · Cardiff · Principality Stadium · Netflix · Turki Alalshikh · General Entertainment Authority · Saudi Boxing Federation

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