Tyson Fury secured a seventh-round technical knockout victory over Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday, moving closer to a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. Fury’s win came in a non-televised warm-up match, with Wach retiring on his stool before the eighth round.
During the fight, Fury demonstrated his boxing skills, switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. He landed multiple jabs and power shots, maintaining control throughout the contest. Wach, a former world-title challenger, managed to land some blows, but Fury ultimately dictated the pace and outcome of the fight.
Post-Fight Remarks and Future Plans
Following his victory, Fury expressed doubts about Joshua’s upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Fury stated, “Let’s see if he [Joshua] can get through his test… I think he’s a big s*** house.” He also referenced an earlier encounter at Tottenham, where he claimed Joshua did not have the courage to face him in the ring.
Fury defended his decision to fight Wach, explaining that he sought to gain more rounds and become accustomed to the demands of fight week, including press conferences and weigh-ins. He mentioned that this was his second fight in two years, and he aimed to be active and match fit for his next opponent.
The British boxer also addressed potential locations for a fight with Joshua, listing Las Vegas, New York, Ireland, London, and Thailand as possibilities. However, he dismissed the idea of travelling to Jeddah to face off with Joshua, stating his intention to return home to his family after being away for an extended period.
Promoter Frank Warren congratulated Fury on his victory in Thailand. Should Joshua win his fight against Prenga, a highly anticipated clash between Fury and Joshua is expected to take place later this year, potentially at Wembley Stadium in November.
Odds and Anticipation for the Mega Fight
Following his win against Wach, Tyson Fury remains the favourite to defeat Anthony Joshua if they meet. Current odds place Fury at 8/13, with a draw at 16/1, and Anthony Joshua at 7/5.
The potential fight between Fury and Joshua has been a topic of discussion for some time. While there was earlier talk of the fight taking place in the US, it is now likely to be held at Wembley Stadium. Reports suggest the fight could be scheduled for 2am in November to attract a larger American audience, according to Saudi matchmaker Turki Alalshikh.
Fury’s fight against Wach followed his points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. The 37-year-old ended his fifth retirement, approximately 18 months after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
The boxing community awaits the outcome of Joshua’s fight against Prenga, which is scheduled for Saturday.
Fury’s performance against Wach saw him use a variety of techniques, including jabs and power shots, which ultimately led to Wach’s corner signalling to end the fight after the seventh round.
The British star’s dominant display has further intensified anticipation for a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua, provided Joshua secures a victory in his upcoming bout.
The boxing world is now focused on Joshua’s performance against Kristian Prenga on Saturday.
Source: independent.co.uk
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Charlie Bradshaw is the Senior Football Correspondent at News-GB, covering the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side with ten years of reporting experience. He covered Merseyside football before going national. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Liverpool, he watches non-league sides and collects old match programmes. “The back page is only ever half the story.”