Anthony Joshua 'likely' to make next defence of his world title in Cardiff

[Ruthless-RKO]

Rematch with Wladimir Klitschko at Principality Stadium

The bout would take place at the Principality Stadium in the autumn or early winter - and it could even be a mouthwatering rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after their epic showdown at Wembley on Saturday night.

Hearn explained the plans as he weighed up the next option for Joshua in the wake of his 11th round stoppage of Klitschko, which broke British crowd and pay-per-view records.

The promoter wants Johsua to build a legacy over the next eight years and is even considering fighting in China, Africa and the United States.

But he wants to make Britain the capital of world boxing and would prefer Joshua to continue performing over here.

Hearn says Joshua has such box-office appeal he can only fight at similarly-sized venues to Wembley, but weather concerns seem to rule out the home of football for a boxing contest towards the end of the year.

He said: "I don't think he'll box again until again between September and December. It's more likely to be Cardiff's Millennium Stadium (sic) if it's in the UK.

"We can't return to The 02, and Manchester Arena. The next phase is about the big heavyweight championship fights."

Hearn had opened talks with the Welsh Rugby Union about staging Joshua v Klitschko I at the Prinicpality Stadium, but opted to take the bout to Wembley where a 90,000 strong post-war record British fight crowd saw an absorbing contest.

But with weather conditions needing to factored in next time, the Principality Stadium's roof will give Cardiff the edge according to Hearn.

The 74,000-seater ground has staged top level boxing before, with Joe Calzaghe defending his world super-middleweight crown in front of 50,000 Welsh fans by defeating Mikkel Kessler on points.

[Covfefe]

Principality stadium?

When did that happen?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Principality stadium?

When did that happen?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/boxi ... t-12966517

[Covfefe]

Principality stadium?

When did that happen?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/boxi ... t-12966517

No I mean the stadium name change. It's where Calzaghe fought Kessler, it was always called the Millenium Stadium.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Principality stadium?

When did that happen?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/boxi ... t-12966517

No I mean the stadium name change. It's where Calzaghe fought Kessler, it was always called the Millenium Stadium.

Oh, a while ago I believe.. End of 2015 a 10 year sponsorship deal was reached. January 2016, the name changed..

10-year naming rights deal with the Principality Building Society.

[ValMar]

Why not ?