Fury stops Wach in Thailand to advance Joshua fight plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach by retirement after seven rounds in a bout held in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 24, 2026. The fight took place in front of around 1,500 fans and was not broadcast live, instead to be featured on Netflix's 'At Home With The Furys'. This victory brings Fury closer to a potential match with Anthony Joshua, who is set to face Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia soon. Fury indicated he will not attend Joshua's fight and plans to return home to his family.
- •Fury stops Wach at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya.
- •Wach retired on his stool before the eighth round.
- •The fight was not televised, destined for a Netflix series.
- •Fury aims for a major fight announcement next week.
- •Joshua's upcoming fight against Prenga is scheduled for July 29.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
- 5:17 PMBBC Sport — Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
- 5:17 PMBBC News — Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track - BBC
"Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand attended by no more than 1,500 fans - and which was not televised live anywhere in the world.
"British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
"British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:37 PMFury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 5:17 PMFury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand attended by no more than 1,500 fans - and which was not televised live anywhere in the world.
- BBC NewsJul 24, 2026, 5:17 PMFury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track - BBC
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
- Sky Sports—Fury to fight Wach in Thailand on July 24 before Anthony Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury will finalise preparations for his November showdown with Anthony Joshua by fighting Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24.
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