Fury to Take on Wach in Build up to Joshua Showdown
- Tyson Fury announced he will fight veteran Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday, July 24, as a final warm-up before facing Anthony Joshua later this year.
- The 37-year-old Fury ended his 16-month retirement in April with a points victory over Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, his first UK fight in more than three years.
- Now 46 years old, Wach holds a 39-13 record and previously fought Wladimir Klitschko in 2012, though he has suffered recent defeats to Dillian Whyte, Hughie Fury, Frazer Clarke, and Moses Itauma in July 2024.
- Netflix will broadcast the Pattaya event, which occurs 24 hours before Joshua faces Albanian Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Fury expected to fly to Jeddah immediately after.
- These warm-up bouts set the stage for the Battle of Britain, with Fury stating he is "fully focused on preparing for a tough opponent" and expects this to launch "a huge second half of the year.
22 Articles
22 Articles
When Tyson Fury announced his return to the ring after a new retreat, many understood that he needed a fight to recover pace before the expected duel with Anthony Joshua. That role was played by Arslanbek Makhmudov, a heavyweight still competitive and with enough danger to demand a good version of the British. However, the next step is much harder to justify. Queensberry confirmed that Fury (35-2-1, 24 KO) will face on July 24 in Pattaya, Thaila…
Tyson Fury is set for his next fight when “The Gypsy King” competes in Thailand on July 24. The former world champion faces veteran Pole Mariusz Wach in a heavyweight clash that is expected to be the final challenge before a possible superfight against Anthony Joshua later this year. Tyson Fury will fight his next fight at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya on July 24, just one day before Anthony Joshua meets Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Shoul…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
