LONDON — The long-awaited heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is officially scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The event, which marks the culmination of over a decade of negotiations, is backed by Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh and is set to be broadcast globally via Netflix.
The fighters are meeting in London today to formally announce the bout. Joshua’s camp successfully negotiated to keep the fight on domestic soil, despite interest in hosting the event overseas. Both athletes are expected to receive career-high purses for the contest, which is being positioned as a significant commercial event in British boxing history.
While the undercard remains subject to development, reports indicate that Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao may feature on the bill. The official press conference proceedings were scheduled to begin at 6 PM in London, though organizers have noted that timing may be subject to change.