SIX-FOOT-NINE Tyson Fury will give away almost TWO STONES when he clashes with giant Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday.
Ahead of an expected mega-fight with Anthony Joshua, the Gypsy King tipped the scales at 265lb – with 46-year-old Polish veteran Wach weighing in at a whopping 291.4lb for their ten-rounder in Pattaya.
Tyson Fury weighed in at 265lb ahead of his fight in Pattaya tomorrow Credit: AFP via Getty Images
Fury will fight Polish veteran Mariusz Wach, who weighed in at a staggering 291.4lb Credit: AFP via Getty Images
It is a rare sight for Fury to be outweighed by an opponent, with the former world heavyweight champion admitting he has never faced a man heavier than himself.
Wach, who steps into the 53rd fight of his career, has previously shared the ring with the legendary Wladimir Klitschko and British heavyweights Moses Itauma, Dillian Whyte, Frazer Clarke, and Tyson’s cousin – Hughie Fury.
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However, the 37-year-old insisted the size difference means little as he continues his comeback after a lengthy spell away from the ring.
Fury said: “Yes, I’ve put in the work. This is my second camp back-to-back after a 16-month lay-off. I’m getting sharper, fitter and stronger every day.”
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He added: “I’ve never faced a man heavier than me. I’m very happy to be fighting. I’m not banking on any fight happening or not happening.”
The Brit is treating the bout as another step towards full fitness after returning to action earlier this year and wants to stay active following a stop-start few seasons.
Fury said: “I’m a fighter, I want to keep busy. I’ve had one fight in over two years.”
Despite giving away almost two stone, Fury plans to rely on movement rather than matching Wach’s size.
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He said: “I want to box his head off for 12 rounds, if possible. I’m there to box and move, use my attributes.”
Fury also warned against taking the experienced Pole lightly, adding: “I’ve got to be 100 per cent focused, switched on, take nobody as an easy touch and do my job, like I always do.”
Victory would keep Fury on course for a blockbuster Battle of Britain showdown with AJ, who fights Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
If both men win, they are expected to meet in November in what is being billed as the biggest fight in British boxing history.
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It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring.
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in July to face Kristian Prenga ahead of a potential blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury later in the year.
The Gypsy King also features in a warm-up bout the day before AJ, as he takes on Mariusz Wach in Thailand.
And Moses Itauma returns for his toughest fight yet against Filip Hrgovic in August.
Here’s all the big fights coming up…
July
Fri 24 – Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach
Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN PPV
Jattvibe 26 – Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu
August
Sat 1 – Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain – DAZN
Sat 15 – Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott – DAZN
Sat 29 – Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN
September
Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN
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