2<\/p>\n Tyson Fury will have to get through Mariusz Wach on July 24 if he hopes to finally get his hands on Anthony Joshua<\/p>\n The bout is designed to warm Fury up for a blockbuster all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua<\/a> at the back end of the year, and most see it as a mere formality.<\/p>\n Wach has lost seven of his last ten fights<\/a>, and at 46 years old, he is far removed from his prime.<\/p>\n However, the old warhorse believes Fury has taken his eye off the ball, and he intends to capitalise on his rival’s perceived lapse in concentration.<\/p>\n “I’m\u00a0very\u00a0serious in every\u00a0professional\u00a0fight,” Wach told talkSPORT.com in his first interview with the English media since the announcement of his upcoming clash.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n “I’ve\u00a0lost\u00a0a\u00a0few\u00a0fights\u00a0recently,\u00a0but\u00a0I\u00a0will\u00a0do\u00a0my\u00a0best\u00a0to\u00a0stop\u00a0Tyson\u00a0Fury vs\u00a0Anthony\u00a0Joshua\u00a0from\u00a0happening.<\/p>\n “I imagine that this will be the hardest fight of my career. I train and prepare for this fight as if it is.<\/p>\n “I think that Tyson Fury will not be 100 per cent prepared for this fight because he is thinking about this fight with Joshua.<\/p>\n “I hope that he is very focused on making the Netflix series and that it will affect his preparation.”<\/p>\n Wach is familiar with Fury’s unique skillset from their time sparring together in 2018.<\/p>\n He is acutely aware of the threats the Mancunian poses, but is undeterred by the challenge that lies ahead.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Wach has fought a who’s who of notable heavyweights such as Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Moses Itauma and Alexander PovetkinCredit: Matchroom Boxing<\/p>\n “Tyson is a very good fighter, for me, he is a top 3 fighter in the world,” Wach added.<\/p>\n “Tyson is a big fighter, he has very good legs, he has a good balance, he is dynamic, he’s fast, he’s very strong.<\/p>\n “For me, it’s a big honour. Tyson Fury could have chosen any fighter in the world to fight.<\/p>\n “Any fighter in the world would have fought him.<\/p>\n “But\u00a0it\u00a0was\u00a0me,\u00a0so\u00a0it’s\u00a0a\u00a0big\u00a0honour\u00a0for\u00a0me.<\/p>\n “I\u00a0sparred\u00a0with\u00a0him\u00a0a\u00a0few\u00a0years\u00a0ago.\u00a0He\u00a0was\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0fighters I\u00a0wanted\u00a0to\u00a0fight most…<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n “I am not afraid of Tyson, I am not afraid of the heat and humidity.”<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tyson-Fury-Mariusz-Wach.jpg\")
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