Tyson Fury will face Polish heavyweight veteran Mariusz Wach on Friday, July 24, at the Max Muaythai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. The 10-round bout serves as a final warm-up for the 37-year-old Fury before a scheduled heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year, according to reports from skysports.com and channelnewsasia.com.
Tyson Fury to fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand for charity event and Netflix series
Charity Focus and Netflix Production
The event is designed as a community-focused affair rather than a traditional commercial broadcast. According to ringmagazine.com, the bout will not have a live television broadcaster or streaming partner. Instead, highlights of the fight will be featured in Fury’s Netflix series, At Home With The Furys.
The event carries a significant philanthropic component. Fury will donate his entire purse to charity, and all ticket profits will be donated to local charities in Pattaya. Additionally, Fury is set to be presented with the inaugural WBC Humanitarian title during the event. Fury stated he is excited to bring the event to Pattaya, describing it as a part of the world that is “special” to him and an opportunity to give back to the local community.
Weight and Matchup Analysis
At the official weigh-in, Fury tipped the scales at 18st 13lb (120kg), making him 26lb lighter than the 46-year-old Wach, who weighed 20st 11lb (132kg). According to the BBC, this marks only the fourth time in Fury’s professional career spanning more than 17 years and 38 fights that he has weighed less than his opponent. Previous instances occurred against John McDermott, Daniil Peretyatko, and in his first fight against Derek Chisora in 2011.
Mariusz Wach enters the fight with a professional record of 39-13 (20 KOs). While Wach challenged Wladimir Klitschko for world titles in 2012, he has recently served as an opponent for rising heavyweights. His recent form includes losing seven of his last 11 bouts, including a second-round stoppage to Moses Itauma in July 2024 and a loss to Tyson’s cousin, Hughie Fury, in December 2020.
Road to Anthony Joshua
The Thailand bout is a critical stepping stone toward an all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua. The fight takes place just one day before Joshua is scheduled to make his own comeback on July 25 against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters must win their respective bouts to proceed with their meeting, which is scheduled for 2026, though some reports indicate a proposed November showdown this year.
Fury’s recent activity includes a points victory over Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, which marked his return from a 15-month retirement. While there has been speculation regarding a U.S. venue for the Joshua fight due to the involvement of Turki Alalshikh, promoter Eddie Hearn told BBC Sport that the two are contractually committed to fighting in the UK.
Event Details and Fight Card
The event in Pattaya is expected to draw approximately 1,500 fans. The main card begins at 6 a.m. ET, with the main event ring walk scheduled for approximately 8:15 a.m. ET (1 p.m. local time).
| Bout | Weight Class |
|---|---|
| Tyson Fury vs. Mariusz Wach | Heavyweight |
| Daniel Baer vs. Simon Ibekwe | Heavyweight |
| Michael Alan Flannery vs. TBA | Light Heavyweight |
| Lucas Dassios vs. TBA | Cruiserweight |
| Mark Ahondjo vs. TBA | Heavyweight |
| Arlo Stephens vs. TBA | Heavyweight |
