Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in danger of being called off just weeks before fight

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The long-awaited bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could potentially be thrown into late turmoil.Joshua and Fury are scheduled to finally clash in the ring on Friday, December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.The fight between Fury and Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff is in jeopardy after multiple complaints to the local councilGettyThe fight is expected to be held in the early hours of the morning to cater to the boxing audience in the USA.However, that has now caused a potential stumbling block.And just a month before the two heavyweight giants meet, there are doubts over whether the bout will be going ahead. Joshua vs Fury thrown into doubtCardiff Council has received multiple objections to plans that would see Joshua vs Fury take place at around 1am.Residents from around the Principality Stadium have raised worries about the noise and potential anti-social behaviour in the area.There are concerns about public safety and the impact on families living close to the venue for the huge fight.The ground usually operates on a 1am curfew, which is part of the reason why it was picked for the bout over Wembley Stadium.But it is asking for permission to remain open until 3:30am on the night of the clash between Joshua and Fury.The worries of residents have been published online ahead of a council meeting that will be held on November 25.Cardiff Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will decide in that meeting whether to grant or reject the stadium’s request to extend their opening time through to 3:30am on December 11.Residents from around Cardiff’s Principality Stadium have raised concerns to the council about the timing of the huge boutGettyWhat have local Cardiff residents said? There are multiple concerns raised by residents in the area, while one is said to have supported the fight taking place.That resident though, called for additional conditions to be put in place for those who live near to the Principality Stadium.Meanwhile, another Cardiff resident said: “The council should carefully consider whether these extended hours are necessary and whether adequate safeguards can realistically prevent additional noise, disorder and disruption during the early hours.“I ask the council to refuse the application in its current form.”On top of that, a resident with a young family, complained: “The shouting, singing, and inevitable anti-social behavior at that hour is going to completely wake the whole house up and leave us with exhausted, stressed children.“I know this is a massive sporting event for the city, but letting it run into the early hours of the morning is going to cause absolute chaos for those of us living right next to it.“Mixing all-night drinking with a complete lack of transport is just a recipe for trouble, and it’s our residential streets that will end up paying the price for it.”