Fury and Joshua set for crucial bouts in Thailand and Saudi Arabia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Tyson Fury is scheduled to fight Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday, while Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Both fighters are aiming to secure victories to pave the way for their long-anticipated clash. This two-day period marks a significant moment for British boxing, with Fury looking to maintain dominance and Joshua seeking to return after a period of personal adversity. Although contracts are signed for their match, uncertainties remain until they both successfully complete their warm-up fights.
- •Fury fights Wach in Thailand on July 28.
- •Joshua faces Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 29.
- •Fury aims to continue his comeback after recent victories.
- •Joshua seeks to overcome recent personal challenges.
- •Both fighters' performances will impact their potential matchup.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
- 5:56 AMBBC Sport — The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
"BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
"BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:56 AMThe two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 5:56 AMThe two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
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