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Fury-Joshua fight set for 1 a.m. ring walk at Cardiff stadium
Heavyweight boxing rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are planning to begin their pre-fight ring walks at 1 a.m. on December 12 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, according to a local council application. The venue has sought permission to remain open until 3:30 a.m. for the bout.
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The highly anticipated heavyweight championship clash between Fury and Joshua will see the fighters enter the ring in the early hours of December 12, with the Principality Stadium in Wales seeking extended operating hours to accommodate the event.
According to an application filed with Cardiff City Council, the ring walks are scheduled to commence at 1 a.m. local time, with the venue permitted to remain open until 3:30 a.m. to complete the bout and associated proceedings.
The unusual timing reflects the global reach of the fight, which is being staged to accommodate international broadcast schedules and audiences across multiple time zones. Major boxing events, particularly heavyweight championship fights, often schedule their main events during hours that suit audiences in other regions, particularly in Asia and North America.
The late-night slot will be a significant undertaking for the Welsh venue, requiring special arrangements for crowd management, security, and transportation in the early morning hours. The decision to hold the bout at these times underscores the commercial importance of the Fury-Joshua match on the international boxing calendar.