Fury beats Wach, eyes Joshua showdown as Nigerian accident survivor returns to ring
Tyson Fury defeated Poland's Mariusz Wach by seventh-round TKO in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday, moving closer to a long-awaited all-British heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua. Fury dominated the experienced 46-year-old Wach with accurate combinations and relentless pressure before Wach's corner threw in the towel.
The victory marks Fury's second win of 2026 as he continues his impressive return following a 16-month absence. Fighting before approximately 1,500 spectators in the Thai resort city, Fury controlled proceedings from the opening bell.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua is set to face Albania's Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday - his first professional appearance since surviving a devastating car accident in Nigeria last December that claimed two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua also returns after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
For Nigerian fans, Joshua's fight carries special significance as it marks his return to the ring after the Nigeria accident. A win over Prenga would clear the path toward the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua showdown later this year.
With Fury having secured his side of the bargain through another dominant performance, will Joshua's return from the Nigeria tragedy finally set the stage for this blockbuster domestic clash that British boxing fans have waited years to see?