Tyson Fury Weighs Lighter for Mariusz Wach Fight in Thailand Tune-Up

By Reuben Castle · Sports News Writer · 23.07.2026

By Reuben Castle — 23 July 2026 — 3 min read

Tyson Fury weighed in lighter than his opponent, Mariusz Wach, for their upcoming fight in Thailand. This marks the first time in 15 years that Fury has been lighter than his opponent at a weigh-in.

Fury registered a weight of 18st 13lb (120kg), which is 26lb less than Wach’s 20st 11lb (132kg). This is only the fourth occasion in Fury’s professional career that he has weighed less than his opponent, with previous instances including his first fight against Derek Chisora in 2011, and bouts against John McDermott and Daniil Peretyatko.

Bout Details and Preparation

The heavyweight contest is scheduled for Friday in Pattaya and is expected to draw approximately 1,500 fans. There will not be a television broadcaster for the event. Fury, who is 37, will face the 46-year-old Wach.

Fury expressed his satisfaction with his weight, stating, “I’m Mr Slim now. I’m delighted to be here and there are fans here from all over the world.” He was 3lb lighter than he was for his last fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

During the face-off, Fury, wearing a designer robe and a large cross chain, engaged in light-hearted banter with Wach before they posed for photographs.

The fight serves as a tune-up for Fury, who has been training in Thailand. Promoter Frank Warren noted that Fury wants to remain active, stating, “He doesn’t want to be waiting, otherwise he’ll be out of the ring for nearly eight months again and he doesn’t want that. He wants to keep busy.”

Fury’s last fight was in April. He stated, “I want to keep busy. I’m not banking on any fight that may or may not happen.”

Significance of the Fight

The bout with Wach is considered a low-risk preparation for a potential future fight with Anthony Joshua. Promoters Eddie Hearn and Warren have highlighted that a defeat for either Fury or Joshua in their warm-up fights could jeopardise their highly anticipated match-up.

Wach, with a record of 39-13 (20 KOs) from 52 fights, is seen as a credible and durable opponent. His previous defeats include matches against Hughie Fury, Dillian Whyte, Frazer Clarke, and a points loss to Wladimir Klitschko in 2012. Wach has lost seven of his past 10 fights, including a knockout defeat by Moses Itauma two years ago.

The fight is scheduled to take place at approximately 10pm local time (4pm UK) on Friday, with Fury being the first fight on the card. He commented on the unusual experience, saying, “I have never opened a show in my career.”

The decision to hold the fight in Thailand is partly due to Fury’s training base there and his desire to give back to the local community. He plans to donate ticket profits from the event to local charities and will receive the inaugural WBC Humanitarian title on fight night.

Footage from the fight is expected to be featured in the third season of Fury’s Netflix series, At Home with the Furys. This arrangement is anticipated to help recoup some of the smaller purse Fury will receive due to the lack of live broadcast revenue.

A victory for Fury is expected to pave the way for the long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua, who is also scheduled for a warm-up bout against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Fury aims to gain valuable rounds against Wach, sharpen his timing, and maintain momentum, while minimising the risk of an upset that could derail his plans for the Joshua fight.

Source: bbc.co.uk

Reuben Castle

Sports News Writer

Reuben Castle is the Sports News Writer at News GB, covering rugby union, golf and boxing with six years of reporting experience. He moved from print into digital sport news. He holds a degree in Journalism from Coventry University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Coventry, he follows the Open Championship and amateur boxing. “Accuracy first; the analysis can follow.”