Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Is the Battle of Britain boxing bout finally set for December 12 in Cardiff?

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is reportedly close to being confirmed for December 12 in Cardiff, with the Principality Stadium expected to host one of British boxing’s biggest fights. The long-awaited heavyweight clash appears to be nearing the final stage, with growing signs that Wales will be the venue for the blockbuster showdown.The fight has faced uncertainty over its location after UFC boss Dana White pushed for the bout to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. However, Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn have reportedly remained committed to the lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. Hotel prices in Cardiff have also reportedly surged for the week of the expected fight.Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury edges closer to Cardiff showdownThe highly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could finally take place in Cardiff this December.The Principality Stadium is reportedly in line to stage the fight on December 12. A Friday night fight on December 11 remains another possibility, with Netflix reportedly having no concerns about competing with traditional television broadcasters.The possible Cardiff date has already had an impact on hotel prices. Accommodation in the Welsh capital for the week of the expected fight has reportedly climbed to around £1,000 ($1,340).That price is around double the cost of the previous week. The following week, which includes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, is reportedly available for almost a third of the price.The latest developments come after Dana White attempted to bring the all-British heavyweight fight to the United States.White had previously claimed that he was working to stage Joshua vs Fury at Madison Square Garden in New York. The UFC President is also behind a new boxing venture and had looked to make the huge fight part of his plans.However, Joshua and Hearn have reportedly stood firm over the mega-money deal offered by Saudi Arabia earlier this year.That has opened the door for the fight to take place in Wales rather than New York.White was questioned about the situation at a press conference in Las Vegas after reportedly paying Conor Benn around £10m ($13.4million) for his fight against Ryan Garcia.The American promoter was asked why his previous talk about Madison Square Garden had gone quiet.After a long pause, White smiled before saying, “We’ll see. I’m not diving into that s* show right now.**When he was pressed on what had changed regarding Joshua vs Fury, White replied, “I’m fing tired of it. I’m so fing tired of talking about it. “I know what you want. I know what you want out of me. You’ll get it soon, I promise. You’ll get it soon, I promise.”For now, the exact date and venue still await official confirmation. But with Cardiff emerging as the expected destination, the Joshua-Fury rivalry appears closer than ever to finally producing the blockbuster fight fans have been waiting for.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.