British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has scheduled a tune-up bout against Polish veteran Mariusz Wach for Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.
The fight will be broadcast globally on Netflix and serves as preparation for Fury's anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua later in 2026.
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Fight Details and Context
The event takes place 24 hours before Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a potential all-British heavyweight clash in late 2026.
Wach, 46, holds a 39-13 record and previously pushed Wladimir Klitschko to a unanimous decision in 2012.
The 6-foot-7-inch Pole recently suffered a second-round knockout loss to Moses Itauma in July 2024.
Fury, 37, returned from a 16-month retirement in April 2026 with a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He has established his training camp in Thailand over recent months.
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“This is a landmark year for me in boxing and I'm excited to be able to bring this event to Pattaya, a part of the world that is special to me,” Fury said.
The fighter indicated the event aims to generate funds for the local community that has supported his training visits.
“We're coming together to put on a great show for the fans, while using the opportunity to give back to the local community,” he added.
After the bout, Fury plans to fly directly to Saudi Arabia to watch Joshua vs. Prenga ringside.
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“It's the start of a huge second half of the year for me,” Fury said.
