Tyson Fury kept the heavyweight conversation alive in Thailand, stopping Mariusz Wach in seven rounds at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya and then suggesting a long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua could be signed next week.
It was a low-key night for the 37-year-old, with the bout not shown live on television or radio, but the result mattered because it preserved the prospect of an all-British heavyweight showdown that has been talked about for years. Anthony Joshua had his own comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, so the next move in the heavyweight picture still depends on both men getting through their business.
Fury says the test is still ahead
Fury made it clear that his night in Pattaya was only part one of the bigger story. He said: “I went through my test tonight. Let's see if he can get through his.”
That is the key point here. Fury has done his job, and now the pressure shifts to Joshua. If Joshua wins his comeback bout, Fury believes the heavyweight deal can move quickly after he returns home.
Fury also underlined how ready he is to switch out of fight mode and back into normal life for a short spell. “I've got to face off with my wife. I've got to iron when I get home. I've been away for six out of the last seven months,” he said.
Where could Joshua fight time UK land?
For now, the location remains unresolved. Fury said he is not heading straight to Jeddah, adding that he wants to go home, regroup and hopefully have “a big fight signed next week”.
He also said the destination could still be anywhere, naming the UK and America among the possibilities. “We'll head wherever we're going to head,” Fury said, before adding: “Who knows? It could be in Vegas, New York, Ireland, London. Who knows where the fight's going to be?”
That uncertainty is what keeps the story alive. The fight is still unconfirmed, but Fury’s win in Thailand has done enough to keep the momentum moving, and if Joshua handles his side of the bargain, the next week could finally bring clarity on Joshua fight time UK.
