Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua prepare for tune-up fights this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Tyson Fury faces Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday, while Anthony Joshua fights Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Both matchups serve as tune-ups ahead of a highly anticipated clash between Fury and Joshua. Wach, now 46 years old, carries a poor recent record, while 35-year-old Prenga remains undefeated with a single prior loss. The outcome of these fights could have significant implications for both contenders as they aim for future opportunities.
- •Fury and Joshua fight within 24 hours of each other.
- •Wach has lost seven of his last ten bouts.
- •Prenga's last defeat came in 2017 against a low-ranked opponent.
- •Fury vs. Wach will not be streamed live; footage reserved for Fury's Netflix show.
- •Prenga claims a win could change his career dramatically.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Mariusz Wach or Kristian Prenga? We put Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's tune-ups to the test so you don't have to
"Over five categories, we compare the two underwhelming heavyweights who will attempt to throw a grenade this weekend into the long-awaited mega-fight between Fury and Joshua.
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