Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach by technical knockout after seven rounds on July 24, 2026, at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Wach retired on his stool at the start of the eighth round after his corner stopped the fight following the seventh round [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. About 1,500 fans attended the fight, which was not televised or broadcast live anywhere [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
Fury weighed about 264.5 pounds at the weigh-in, while Wach weighed roughly 291 pounds. This marked the first time Fury was lighter than his opponent [3, 7]. After the win, Fury's professional record improved to 36 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, including 25 knockouts [2, 3, 5, 6, 7]. Wach's record fell to 39 wins and 14 losses after the fight; he had lost seven of his last 10 bouts before this contest [2, 4, 7].
Fury has been training in Thailand since reversing his retirement earlier this year [3, 5, 6]. He said after the fight, "I got through my test. Let’s see if (Joshua) gets through his test" [8]. Fury also confirmed he would not attend Anthony Joshua's upcoming fight, saying, "I’m not going to Jeddah, I’m going home to my wife and kids. I’ve been away for six out of the last seven months" [1, 6, 8].
The Fury vs. Wach fight served as a tune-up ahead of a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Fury and fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Joshua fought Kristian Prenga on July 26, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, winning by second-round knockout [9]. Joshua said after his win, "I’m gonna rip his heart out! I’m the meanest, most vicious champion that has ever been. Nobody can stop me" and dedicated the victory to family, saying, "That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina. That was family" [9].
Both Fury and Joshua are former two-time world heavyweight champions. Their super-fight is targeted for November 2026, though the venue is yet to be confirmed [6, 7, 9].
The Fury vs Wach fight also featured in the Netflix reality show At Home With The Furys [1, 2, 4, 5]. Proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Father Ray Foundation, a charity supporting underprivileged children in Thailand [6].
