Tyson Fury Next Fight: Gypsy King Set for Shock Thailand Bout Ahead of Joshua Mega-Fight

Tyson Fury Announces Next Fight in ThailandTyson Fury has shocked the boxing world by announcing his next heavyweight bout will take place in Pattaya, Thailand. The "Gypsy King" is scheduled to step into the ring on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Max Muay Thai Stadium. He will face durable Polish veteran Mariusz Wach.This unconventional fight location serves as a direct warm-up for a highly anticipated all-British clash against Anthony Joshua later this year. In a fascinating scheduling twist, Joshua will fight his own interim bout against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, just one day later on 25 July. Both former world champions must secure victories to keep their lucrative winter showdown on track.Fury, 37, has been training in Thailand for several months and views this bout as the perfect opportunity to sharpen his skills. He recently made a successful return to boxing in April, securing a dominant points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.His opponent, the 46-year-old Wach, brings a wealth of experience with 52 professional fights under his belt. Though well past his prime, the 6ft 7in Pole famously took Wladimir Klitschko the full 12-round distance in 2012.Beyond the sporting stakes, the event doubles as a massive philanthropic effort. Fury will be awarded the inaugural WBC Humanitarian title, with all ticket profits from the Pattaya show being donated directly to local charities. Head over to latestboxing.com for breaking undercard updates and ticket details.Photo Credit: Gold Star Promotions

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