Tyson Fury, one of British boxing’s biggest stars, is stepping back into the ring this week for a warm-up bout, but here’s the kicker: you won’t be watching it live. Seriously, there are zero plans to broadcast his Friday morning fight against Mariusz Wach as it happens from Thailand. This is a genuinely bizarre move for a fighter of Fury’s stature, especially when everyone’s expecting it to set up that mega-fight with Anthony Joshua later this year.
No Live TV For Fury? The Netflix Factor Is Wild
Instead of a traditional live broadcast, Fury’s matchup with Wach is getting tucked away on the next season of his Netflix series, “At Home With The Furys.” We’re talking about season three, which isn’t even expected until late 2026 or early 2027. Joshua’s fight with Kristian Prenga, also a warm-up, is hitting DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, just as you’d expect. So why the extreme difference for Fury? It’s super rare for a high-profile fighter like him to go off live television. Apparently, Fury had an offer to fight on an August 1 Queensberry card in Dublin, which would have aired on DAZN, but he decided to do things his way in Thailand. He’s training there already, so it’s a “logistically straightforward” event for him.
Wach Is No Threat, But The Stakes Are Real
Let’s be honest, Mariusz Wach is not exactly a major challenge. The 46-year-old from Poland has a record of 39-13 with 20 KOs and was a contender way back in the day, but he’s lost seven of his last ten fights. He unsuccessfully challenged Wladimir Klitschko in 2012 and has essentially been a journeyman since 2017, losing 11 of his past 17 bouts. Fury, with his 35-2-1 record and 24 KOs, should have an easy night. The event itself is small potatoes, with just 1,500 tickets available and $250,000 from sales going to the Father Ray Foundation in Thailand. The main event is scheduled for the afternoon in the UK and late morning on the US east coast.
We’re all waiting for the results on Friday, because even if you can’t watch it live, a win for Fury is crucial. It’s the expected step towards that massive showdown with Anthony Joshua later in the year. The Gypsy King needs to handle business, even if he’s doing it on his own bizarre terms.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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