Anthony Joshua, one of the world's top boxers, agreed to accept a salary reduction of over 10 million pounds sterling (about 12 million euros) to ensure his highly anticipated fight with Tyson Fury took place in the United Kingdom, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn. While Joshua and Hearn wanted the event in Great Britain, the Saudi boxing magnate Turki Alalshikh, his American partner Dana White, and the broadcaster Netflix preferred Madison Square Garden in New York as the venue. The decision to hold the fight in Cardiff, Wales, was based on the terms of contracts with Sela, a Saudi entertainment company. The Principality Stadium was chosen because it has a retractable roof and can hold up to 80,000 people. To have the event in Cardiff on December 11, Joshua had to accept a reduced purse, which meant less money from the fight. Hearn said that public opinion favored holding the fight in the United Kingdom, and Joshua eventually became receptive to the idea. When Joshua asked Hearn what he would do in his place, Hearn said the United Kingdom was the best choice, offering advantages for Joshua even though it meant less money. Hearn added, "And hell with it, we'll do it in the United Kingdom." Alalshikh said moving the fight out of New York cost him 53 million pounds sterling (about 62 million euros). He also noted that scheduling the ring entrances early on Saturday morning was a necessary compromise for the American market. Alalshikh had initially wanted the fight at Wembley Stadium in London, where he also hoped to have pop star Dua Lipa perform that evening. However, the strict 11 p.m. curfew at Wembley made that option unfeasible. Alalshikh said: "I wanted it at Wembley - tell the mayor. Tell Dua Lipa. I knew from the beginning that London would not allow the stadium to be used until 2 a.m. Ultimately, Wales stepped up, and it remains in the United Kingdom."