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Tyson Fury weighs lighter than opponent Mariusz Wach for first time in 15 years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:28 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Tyson Fury weighs lighter than opponent Mariusz Wach for first time in 15 years
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Tyson Fury weighed in at 18st 13lb (120kg), 26 pounds lighter than Mariusz Wach's 20st 11lb (132kg) before their heavyweight bout in Pattaya, Thailand. This marks the first instance in 15 years that Fury has been lighter than an opponent, a rarity in his 38-fight professional career. The bout, taking place in front of about 1,500 spectators, is not being broadcasted. Fury expressed confidence and a desire to stay active, potentially planning up to 10 fights this year, amid speculation about a future clash with Anthony Joshua.

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  • •Fury last weighed less than an opponent in 2011 against Derek Chisora.
  • •The fight is not televised, limiting visibility for both fighters.
  • •Fury aims for increased activity in 2026 with multiple fights planned.
  • •Wach has lost seven of his last ten fights, including a knockout in 2024.
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Tyson Fury weighs less than his opponent for the first time in 15 years before Friday's heavyweight bout with Mariusz Wach.

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