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Where Tyson Fury Fought in Thailand: Inside Max Muay Thai
Tyson Fury fought in Thailand at MAX Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya. On Friday 24 July 2026, the two-time heavyweight world champion beat Mariusz Wach there in front of about 1,500 fans, when Wach couldn't come out for the eighth round. It wasn't shown live on TV, so the only people who saw it were the ones in the room. The same stadium puts on Muay Thai every night of the week.
Why did Tyson Fury fight in Pattaya?
Pattaya isn't a random choice for Fury. He trained in the city before his comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London in April 2026, and he has called Pattaya "special" to him. When he needed a tune-up fight ahead of his planned showdown with Anthony Joshua, he brought it to the city where he'd been training.
Fury had retired in December 2024 after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, the only defeats of his career, then announced his return in January 2026.
What happened on fight night?
Date | Friday 24 July 2026 |
|---|---|
Venue | MAX Muay Thai Stadium, Pattaya |
Opponent | Mariusz Wach, 46, from Poland |
Crowd | About 1,500 |
Result | Fury won; Wach didn't answer the bell for round 8 |
On TV | No; it will feature on Netflix's At Home with the Furys |
It was a late night. Doors opened at 22:00 and the first bout started at 22:15, with the event running until about 01:30. Only 1,500 tickets were sold, and the net proceeds went to the Father Ray Foundation, a Pattaya charity that supports orphans, children with disabilities and other vulnerable people.
Fury controlled the fight from the start. Wach's corner pulled him out after the seventh round, giving Fury the win before the eighth began.
Why was it a big night for Max Muay Thai?
MAX Muay Thai Stadium has hosted plenty of top Muay Thai fighters since it opened in 2014, but it had never hosted a heavyweight boxer of Fury's profile. Time Out Bangkok called the bout a first for the stadium.
It also says something about the venue. MAX was built for TV, with proper lighting, sound and camera positions, and the ring sits close to the seats. That made it a natural fit for a boxing event that was being filmed for Netflix rather than broadcast live.
Can you visit the stadium where Fury fought?
Yes, easily. The Fury fight was a one-off, but MAX Muay Thai Stadium hosts Muay Thai every night of the week. On weekdays, the first of five fights starts at 19:00 and the show runs about two hours. On weekends, four fights start at 19:45 and the show runs about an hour. Tickets are ฿1,500 per person, and booking online confirms your seat in the rows closest to the ring.
You won't see a heavyweight boxer, but you will see what the stadium does best: fast, three-round Muay Thai bouts with the Wai Kru, live music and a crowd that gets louder with every round.
FAQ
Where did Tyson Fury fight in Thailand?
At MAX Muay Thai Stadium on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.
Who did Tyson Fury fight in Pattaya?
Mariusz Wach of Poland, on 24 July 2026.
Who won Fury vs Wach?
Fury. Wach didn't come out for the eighth round.
Was Fury vs Wach televised?
No, it wasn't shown live. It will appear on Netflix's At Home with the Furys.
Can I watch a fight at the same stadium?
Yes. MAX Muay Thai Stadium has Muay Thai every night, from 19:00 on weekdays and 19:45 on weekends.
Worth remembering
- Tyson Fury beat Mariusz Wach at MAX Muay Thai Stadium, Pattaya, on 24 July 2026.
- About 1,500 fans saw it live; it wasn't televised.
- Fury trains in Pattaya and calls the city "special".
- The stadium hosts Muay Thai every night, from 19:00 on weekdays and 19:45 on weekends.
- Tickets are ฿1,500, with seats near the ring when you book online.