Cardiff is emerging as the leading candidate to host the highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, with December 12 being the likely date for the all-British showdown. Earlier discussions had focused on London and New York, but the attention has now turned to Wales. In anticipation of the event, hotel prices in Cardiff have already risen significantly for the proposed date. Before the fight can proceed, officials must secure an agreement with local authorities to extend the curfew at the Principality Stadium, which currently limits late-night events. The match is expected to take place in the early hours of the morning to align with U.S. television broadcast schedules. Cardiff has a history of hosting major boxing events. In 1993, it was the site of a historic all-British heavyweight clash between Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno. More recently, in 2007, the city hosted a world super-middleweight title unification bout between Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe and Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler, which also took place in the early hours. Reports suggest that the Fury vs. Joshua fight could be officially confirmed before the end of the week. The situation became more complex when New York’s Madison Square Garden was mentioned as a potential alternative venue, possibly more favorable for the event’s broadcaster, Netflix. However, Anthony Joshua’s contract with the Saudi promotional company Sela requires the fight to take place in the UK. While Wembley Stadium in London is the obvious choice, it faces its own challenges, including curfew restrictions and the lack of a retractable roof. Promoter Eddie Hearn, from Matchroom, has pushed for a higher purse for Joshua to account for the additional taxes involved in holding the fight in the United States. Despite ongoing taunts from Fury about Joshua’s reluctance to take the fight, Hearn emphasized that there is no doubt the fight will remain in the UK. In a statement to IFL TV, Hearn said, “Anthony Joshua could have taken many millions more to do the fight in America. We want the fight in Britain. The support we’ve had on social media has made us double down on our principles on this. We’re not trying to hurt the fight.”