Tyson Fury takes on Mariusz Wach in Thailand today, continuing his preparation for a long-awaited blockbuster fight against Anthony Joshua. The 'Gypsy King' is fighting for the second time since ending his latest retirement, following a dominant decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April.
Fight details and context
Friday's contest at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya comes just 24 hours before Joshua makes his return against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh. Joshua is fighting for the first time since a serious car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends.
Fury is expected to secure another comfortable victory against Polish veteran Wach, who previously challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the unified world heavyweight titles. Wach turns 47 later this year and has lost seven of his last 10 bouts, including defeats to Moses Itauma, Frazer Clarke, Hughie Fury and Dillian Whyte.
Broadcast and ticket information
The fight is unusually not being televised live and is expected to be the first bout on the bill. Footage will instead be shown on the third series of Netflix's hit reality show, 'At Home with the Furys'. Only 1,500 tickets were made available, with proceeds going to the Father Ray Foundation in Thailand.
Estimated start times vary, but Fury claimed it would be at 10pm local time (4pm BST). He also stated it would be the first fight on the card, rather than following the usual undercard.
