Fury vs Joshua fight faces objections over proposed 3am finish

Plans for Tyson Fury's heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff have faced objections from local residents over the proposed late finish.

The British rivals are scheduled to meet at the Principality Stadium on 11 December, with the main-event ring walks expected at around 1am on Saturday, 12 December. The timing is designed to suit viewers in the United States, where the fight will be broadcast by Netflix.

Stadium operators have applied to Cardiff Council for permission to extend licensed activities, including boxing, music and alcohol sales, until 3am. The venue would remain open until 3.30am.

Residents have raised concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, traffic and public safety, with some warning that crowds leaving the 80,000-capacity stadium could disturb nearby homes well into the morning.

Others have supported the proposal, highlighting the potential economic benefits for Cardiff and local businesses.

Cardiff Council's licensing sub-committee is due to consider the application on 25 November, just over two weeks before the fight.

The request could be approved with additional conditions, amended or rejected. The fight itself has not been cancelled.