Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s heavyweight bout was announced for Dec. 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The article credits Joshua’s insistence on a UK venue, backed by promoter Eddie Hearn, over a more lucrative U.S. option.
Joshua had asked for a UK-venue clause when the initial contract was drafted, but by the time venues were being discussed, it had nearly been forgotten. The article says he and Hearn pushed back, leaving money on the table and contributing to further delays.
Earlier in the summer, New York’s Madison Square Garden appeared likely to host, as Turki Alalshikh, Dana White and Netflix pushed for a U.S. venue, the article says. It argues that a U.S. event could have put attendance out of reach for some British fans facing travel, lodging and ticket costs.
