BOXING fans heading to Cardiff for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will have another event to look forward to just 24 hours earlier, with a seven-fight card announced only three miles from the main venue.
Fury manager Spencer Brown has unveiled “The Show Before The Show”, which will take place at the Vale Arena ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster at the Principality Stadium.
The event will showcase several promising Welsh prospects, including unbeaten twin brothers Garan and Ioan Croft. Both have signed with Eddie Hearn and boast identical 7-0 professional records after successful amateur careers.
Colombian-born Juan David Cuervo, who lives in Pontyclun, will also feature with a perfect 6-0 record, alongside heavyweight Arlo Stephens, who impressed with a second-round knockout on Fury’s recent comeback card.
Ryan Jones, Ellis Panter and Isa Akram complete the seven-fight lineup, with the action set to be streamed live on DAZN.
The announcement comes amid continuing discussions over Fury vs Joshua’s late-night ring walk, reportedly scheduled between 1am and 2am to accommodate US audiences. Cardiff Council is also reviewing concerns raised by residents over noise and potential antisocial behaviour.
