Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Tickets in Cardiff

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally share a professional boxing ring when the two British heavyweight stars meet at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday, 11 December 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 17:00, with a full evening of boxing leading into the headline contest in the early hours of the following morning. 

For years, Fury vs Joshua has been one of the most discussed fights in British boxing. Both men have held heavyweight world titles and headlined major stadium events, but they have never previously fought each other as professionals. Cardiff will now provide the setting for their long-awaited first meeting.

Check available Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua tickets and choose your preferred seating option for the heavyweight showdown at Principality Stadium.

Fury vs Joshua: A Long-Awaited British Heavyweight Fight

Few matchups have followed British heavyweight boxing for as long as this one. Fury and Joshua spent much of the previous decade among the division's leading names, but changing title situations, negotiations and other major fights repeatedly kept them apart.

That changes in Cardiff.

Fury enters the contest with a professional record of 36 wins, two defeats and one draw, including 25 knockout victories. After consecutive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk, he returned to winning form and most recently stopped Mariusz Wach in the seventh round in July 2026. 

Joshua arrives with a 30-4 professional record and 27 knockout wins. His most recent appearance also came in July, when he recovered from an early scare against Kristian Prenga before securing a second-round stoppage. 

Those recent victories have brought both former world champions into a contest that has been discussed throughout much of their careers. Rather than a rematch or another stage of an established rivalry, Cardiff will be the first time supporters get to see how their contrasting styles work against one another inside the ring.

A Major Boxing Night at Principality Stadium

Principality Stadium is well suited to the scale of Fury vs Joshua. Located in the centre of Cardiff, the venue can accommodate up to approximately 80,000 spectators for major boxing events and has a closable roof, allowing the contest to take place in a fully enclosed stadium setting in December. 

The stadium has hosted major boxing before, including Anthony Joshua's heavyweight world-title fights in Cardiff. For this event, however, the focus is on an all-British matchup that has spent years near the top of boxing fans' wish lists.

The official event schedule lists Friday, 11 December at 17:00 as the start of the programme. The headline Joshua-Fury contest is planned for the early hours of Saturday morning following the night's supporting bouts, with final timings subject to the necessary licence arrangements. 

Two Very Different Heavyweight Styles

Part of the intrigue comes from the contrast between the two fighters.

Fury has built much of his success around movement, reach, adaptability and his ability to change approach during a fight. Across his championship career he has shown that he can box at range or apply pressure when circumstances demand it.

Joshua brings a different profile. His career has featured a high percentage of stoppage victories, combining physical power with direct combinations and considerable experience from heavyweight championship contests.

With both fighters now deep into established careers at the top level, the Cardiff matchup offers a rare chance to answer a question that British boxing has been asking for years: what happens when Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua actually fight?

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Principality Stadium will be the centre of the heavyweight division on 11 December as Fury and Joshua finally settle their rivalry in the ring.

Browse available Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua tickets in Cardiff, compare seating options and select the section that best suits how you want to experience the fight at Principality Stadium.