Darts player Luke Littler has expressed frustration over the scheduling clash between the upcoming heavyweight boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury and the opening night of the World Darts Championship. The fight, which has been hailed as one of the biggest in British boxing history, is set to take place in Cardiff on December 11. This date coincides with Littler’s defense of his world darts title at Alexandra Palace, where he will also headline the first night of the tournament.

At 19 years old, Littler is both a reigning world darts champion and a dedicated boxing fan. While he may be able to watch the Joshua-Fury bout, which is expected to occur during the early hours of December 12, he has indicated that attending the fight in person will be unlikely due to his obligations at the darts championship.

Littler voiced his disappointment publicly on social media, directing criticism at promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn. The Heyns brothers are involved in organizing the boxing match, as well as being associated with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), which runs the World Championship. Littler’s Instagram post questioned the decision to schedule two major sporting events on the same night, emphasizing the difficulty it creates for fans and participants alike.

The scheduling conflict highlights the challenges of coordinating major sporting events that share overlapping audiences and stakeholders. While there has been no official response from the promoters regarding Littler’s concerns, the situation underscores the balancing act required when overseeing multiple high-profile sporting calendars.