Cardiff keen to stage Fury-Joshua fight

Cardiff keen to stage Fury-Joshua fightImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, The Principality Stadium has previously hosted several high-profile boxing fights, including Anthony JoshuaPublished29 minutes agoCommentsPrincipality Stadium bosses say they are ready to host the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh, who is co-ordinating the all-British bout, wants to stage the eagerly awaited contest in the UK, but at a time to maximise a global TV audience.If the fight between former world champions was to suit prime-time audiences in the United States, the main event could start as late as 04:00 GMT.That would mean Wembley Stadium, the preferred option, would require special permission from the local London authority to remain open beyond the usual 23:00 curfew.But if Wembley cannot stay open, the Welsh Rugby Union is now ready to step in.Fury v Joshua could be held overnight at WembleyPublished2 days agoThe Principality Stadium has hosted late-night boxing before, including Joe Calzaghe's fight with Mikkel Kessler in November 2007 which began at 02:00.Joshua has twice previously fought in the Welsh capital, defeating Carlos Takam in October 2017, as well as Joseph Parker a year later.A spokesperson for the WRU, which owns and operates the Principality Stadium, said: "We'd be delighted to host this fight."We are very keen to attract more boxing to the stadium, which has a rich history in the sport, enhanced by its closeable roof, unrivalled sight lines and unique city centre location."November has been mooted as the preferred date, however, the fight would have to be scheduled around Wales international rugby matches against Japan, New Zealand and Australia in the Nations Championship.Last month, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who represents Joshua, dismissed speculation the fight could be staged in the US.He said the current agreement, signed by all partie...