Tyson Fury claimed a seventh-round TKO over Mariusz Wach at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Thailand on Friday as the British boxer took a step closer to his blockbuster bout against Anthony Joshua.
After Fury had dominated over the opening six rounds, Wach was seen signalling to his corner to wave the fight, before the officials ended the contest.
It means the Gypsy King is now well on track to face Anthony Joshua in their blockbuster all-British meeting later this year, with the latter now needing to defeat Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
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Anthony Joshua responded to Tyson Fury’s claim about not being interested in watching his fight, casting doubt over a potential bout between the two later this year
After the fight, Fury explained he was doubtful Joshua would be able to get through his fight against Prenga on Saturday.
“I got through my test tonight. Let’s see [Anthony Joshua] gets through his test [against Kristian Prenga tomorrow night],” Fury told Sky Sports.
“The biggest test of it all is how big his balls are.
“I think he’s a big s***house. In Tottenham in front of 70,000 people, he never had the guts to get in the ring and face me.
“Let’s see if he ever does. I’m not convinced.”
Tyson Fury moved a step closer to his much anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round TKO win over Mariusz Wach
Fury was in full control for the entirety of the fight and showcased his incredible boxing ability, switching from orthodox to southpaw on multiple occasions. He also showed that his hand speed is still as fast as ever, as the 38-year-old poked and jabbed at his opponent in the early rounds.
In the second round, the Brit struck three unanswered jabs, and looked to be using his full repertoire on Wach, but he too wasn’t going down without a fight, landing a big blow back on the former heavyweight champion.
Wach began to look tired as Fury continued to strike hard jabs on the 46-year-old, and many began to look to the Pole’s corner, wondering when they would call the fight after taking a barrage of uppercuts in the fifth round.
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Tyson Fury has weighed in 26 pounds lighter than former world title challenger Mariusz Wach ahead of their heavyweight showdown in Thailand
After taking more heavy blows in the seventh round from the Gypsy King, Wach’s legs appeared to wobble as he made his way back to the corner, before slumping in his stool, before the fight was ended.
Fury later explained his decision to fight Wach related not just to getting more rounds under his belt, but also to get acclimatised to the rigours that come with fight week.
“People say, ‘why’s he fighting in here? He’s just had 12 rounds in April.’ Of course, I’m going to fight again.
“I’ve had one fight in two years. This is my second fight in two years. Of course, I wanted to get the rounds in. I want to be active.
“It’s not just the boxing in the ring. It’s spilt over the fight week, the press conference, the weigh-in, the nerves – everything.”
Fury: I’m not going to watch AJ fight
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Eddie Hearn hit back at Tyson Fury’s claims that he was worried about a potential bout against Anthony Joshua falling through
Joshua said on Thursday that Fury would be welcome ringside in Jeddah, to watch him take on Prenga.
But after Friday night’s bout, Fury explained he was heading home to see his wife, Paris, and their children.
“I’ve been away the last six or seven months,” he told Sky Sports.
“I’m definitely not going to Jeddah. I’m going home to my wife and kids who have been supporting me from a distance.
“I’ve been away in training camp for 10 weeks. I was away before that for four months, so I’m going to go home and have a rest.”
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