Island boxer to donate fight proceeds to homeless children

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 11:46

The Island's most famous professional boxer has announced a warm-up fight against a former world title challenger later this month.

Patrick resident Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday, July 24 - with proceeds helping Pattaya's homeless children.

On Instagram, he revealed it won't be streamed live but will feature on the reality TV show At Home With the Furys.

The match comes as Fury prepares to fight arch-rival Anthony Joshua in a match being called "The Battle of Britain" later this year.

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