Residents Raise Concerns Over Fury v Joshua Fight 3am Finish

Concerns have been raised by residents over plans for next month’s eagerly awaited Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight in Cardiff to run into the early hours of the morning.
The all-British heavyweight fight is due to take place at Principality Stadium on 11 December, with the event expected to finish at 03:00 GMT the following day to align with prime-time viewing in the United States.
But as part of the stadium’s application to extend licensing hours, Cardiff Council has received objections related to concerns about anti-social behaviour, noise, traffic and public safety.
The council’s licensing subcommittee will meet to discuss the proposals on 25 November.
The stadium operates a curfew until 01:00 when the roof is closed but has requested permission for licensed activities, including the sale of alcohol and the playing of music, to continue until 03:00 on 12 December, with the venue remaining open until 03:30.
The Principality Stadium is in Cardiff city centre, which is part of its attraction, but there are also residential properties nearby.
One person who lives directly opposite the stadium wrote to the council saying they supported the event taking place, but called for extra conditions to be put in place “to protect residents living immediately around the stadium”.
“My representation relates to the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder,” the resident wrote.
The resident called for a dispersal plan for streets around the stadium, with stewards in place until crowds have cleared, no amplified music outside the stadium after midnight and for street-cleaning to be completed by 08:00 on 12 December.