Tyson Fury will step back into the ring this Friday against veteran heavyweight Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, serving as a final tune-up before his anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year. The fight, promoted by Fury himself, is a charity event with proceeds from the 1,500 tickets going to local good causes.
Date and UK Start Time
The bout is scheduled for Friday night local time, which translates to a potential 7pm UK start on Friday, though organisers have not confirmed an exact time. The opening undercard bout is set for 4.15pm UK time, with Fury's fight expected around 1am local time Saturday. All times are subject to change depending on undercard duration.
How to Watch in the UK
Unlike previous fights, Fury's bout against Wach will not be broadcast live. Instead, it will feature on season three of his Netflix series At Home With The Furys, set for release later this year. No live stream or TV coverage is available in the UK.
Full Fight Card
- Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach
- Daniel Baer vs Simon Ibekwe
- Michael Alan Flannery vs TBA
- Lucas Dassios vs TBA
- Mark Ahondjo vs TBA
- Arlo Stephens vs TBA
Quotes
Tyson Fury said: “2026 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. We’re coming together to put on a great show for the fans, while using the opportunity to give back the local community, who have been so good to me every time I have visited. At the same time, I’m fully focused on preparing for a tough opponent and making sure I’m the best version of Tyson Fury going into fight night. It’s the start of a huge second half of the year for me.”
Impact and Context
Fury had previously stated his win over Arslanbek Makhmudov would be his only fight before facing Joshua, but he reversed course to schedule this charity bout. Wach, 46, is unlikely to pose a serious threat, allowing Fury to remain sharp while Joshua also fights this weekend. The Joshua clash is expected in November, though no exact date or venue has been confirmed. Fury's decision to eschew live broadcast for a Netflix series underscores his growing focus on entertainment beyond boxing.
