Tyson Fury Secures Mariusz Wach KO and Targets Anthony Joshua
Amid the heat and humidity of the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury scored a seventh-round stoppage over Mariusz Wach, clearing what is expected to be the final hurdle before a long-awaited showdown with two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony “AJ” Joshua.
A COMPLETE CAKEWALK
It was the boxing equivalent of a walk in the park for Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) against Wach (39-14, 20 KOs). The former heavyweight champion was superior in every department, controlling the action from the opening bell. At times, Fury toyed with the 46-year-old veteran, landing sharp combinations while avoiding any meaningful return-fire. After absorbing steady punishment for seven rounds, Wach remained on his stool and did not answer the bell for the eighth.
The performance accomplished exactly what Fury intended. Rather than taking a dangerous fight after his recent return, he opted for a stay-busy bout to remain active and sharpen his timing ahead of a much bigger assignment.
Following the victory, Fury wasted little time turning his attention to Joshua. During an exclusive post-fight interview with England’s The Stomping Ground, he delivered a blunt message to his longtime rival.
“Go and suck me big gypsy balls. Tell him that, and he’s getting chinned.”
ABOUT DAMN TIME?
A Fury-Joshua clash has been discussed for nearly a decade. However, negotiations fell apart. If Joshua takes care of business against Kristian Prenga in his upcoming bout, all signs point to the all-British heavyweight blockbuster finally taking place later this year. Some fans believe this matchup is too little, too late. Still, it’s no denying that it’s still a meaningful matchup, especially in their homeland of England.
On paper, Fury believes the matchup heavily favors him. Armed with his height, reach, movement, and boxing IQ, the “Gypsy King” is convinced he can outbox Joshua from the outside before eventually breaking him down for a stoppage victory.
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