Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 22
Tyson Fury Takes 46-Year-Old Mariusz Wach Tune-Up in Thailand as Anthony Joshua Fight Nears
Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 22

Tyson Fury Takes 46-Year-Old Mariusz Wach Tune-Up in Thailand as Anthony Joshua Fight Nears

3 articles · Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 22

Summary

  • Friday’s Pattaya bout gives Tyson Fury a final tune-up before a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua later in 2026, with Joshua also returning Saturday against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia.
  • Fury, who turns 38 next month, called Wach a dangerous test rather than a formality, citing the Pole’s size, experience and record against elite heavyweights across two eras.
  • Thailand fits Fury’s plan because he is already training there, avoids long-haul travel and can stay in a controlled camp environment while keeping risk low ahead of a likely November date.
  • Ticket profits from the 1,500-fan event will go to local charities, and Fury is set to receive the inaugural WBC Humanitarian title on fight night.
  • The fight will not be shown live on TV, underscoring how promoters are protecting a blockbuster Fury-Joshua meeting that could land at Wembley if both men win.

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