Tyson Fury secured his 36th career victory against Mariusz Wach in a quiet Thai arena, and believe me, that massive Anthony Joshua showdown just got a whole lot more real.
The Weirdest “Punch-Up in Pattaya” You’ll Ever See
If you blinked, you probably missed it, because this was anything but a typical Fury spectacle. The 37-year-old Briton dominated his low-key bout against 46-year-old Mariusz Wach at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya. We’re talking no more than 1,500 fans, not even a live broadcast! This wasn’t some pay-per-view blockbuster, but instead will be part of his Netflix reality show, ‘At Home With The Furys’. Fury cruised for seven rounds, repeatedly landing uppercuts at close range, before Wach just said “no thanks” and retired on his stool at the start of the eighth. One reporter even claimed Fury paused to kiss Wach midway through the sixth round. Seriously? A kiss? It sounds like Fury was just having fun out there, but don’t let the low-key vibe fool you. This was a test run, and Fury passed with flying colors, even if Wach did catch him with a right hand in the second. As Fury put it, this was the “punch-up in Pattaya.”
Homebound, But Ready to Sign the Big One
So what’s next for the Gypsy King? Everyone expected him to fly straight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to watch Joshua’s comeback fight against Albanian Kristian Prenga this Saturday. The rumor mill was buzzing about a potential in-ring announcement for their long-awaited showdown if Joshua wins. But Fury? He’s got other plans. “I went through my test tonight. Let’s see if he can get through his,” Fury said. Then, he dropped the bombshell: he’s going home! “I’ve got to face off with my wife. I’ve got to iron when I get home. I’ve been away for six out of the last seven months,” he quipped. “I’m not going to Jeddah, I’m going home to my wife and kids. I’m going to regroup and hopefully we’ll have a big fight signed next week.” The location for this potential all-British mega-fight is still up in the air. Eddie Hearn says Joshua’s contract stipulates the UK, but industry whispers are hinting at America. Fury’s not bothered, listing Vegas, New York, Ireland, and London as possibilities. “Who knows where the fight’s going to be?” he said.
All eyes now turn to Anthony Joshua’s fight against Kristian Prenga this Saturday. If he can handle his business, then that “big fight” Fury mentioned for next week could become a reality. Get ready, because the boxing world is about to explode.
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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