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PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Scale Shock in Pattaya, Red Sea Staredowns, and Final Countdown to Sydney By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing PhilBoxing.com Thu, 23 Jul 2026  Welcome to your twice-weekly boxing briefing on PhilBoxing.com. We have officially reached the epicenter of one of the busiest 72-hour stretches in recent boxing history. With blockbuster events unfolding in Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, the global news cycle is moving at breakneck speed. Here is your comprehensive deep dive into the latest weigh-in shockers, press conference drama, and fight week developments. 1. SCALE SHOCK IN PATTAYA: Fury Outweighed for First Time in 15 Years The official weigh-ins for Friday night’s heavyweight action at the Max Muaythai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, produced a startling statistical milestone for former lineal champion Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury. • Dwarfed on the Scales: Tipping the scales on Thursday morning, Fury came in at a lean, conditioned 265 lbs. However, 46-year-old Polish veteran Mariusz Wach shocked onlookers by stepping up at a massive 291.4 lbs—outweighing Fury by a whopping 26.4 pounds. • A Historic Role Reversal: This marks only the fourth time in Fury’s 39-fight professional career—and the first time since his 2011 victory over Derek Chisora—that he enters the ring as the lighter man.  • "Mister Slim": Reacting to the weigh-in result during their final face-off, Fury broke out in laughter: "I've never ever faced a man who is heavier than me. He's nearly two-and-a-half stone heavier than me, and I'm usually the fing fat c*, aren't I? Mister Slim now!"* • The Stakes: While treated as an un-televised, closed-door showcase to generate footage for his Netflix series, the bout carries immense jeopardy. Fury must emerge unscathed on Friday to protect a heavily discussed multi-million dollar domestic showdown against Anthony Joshua targeted for November. 2. SPENCE VS. TSZYU: Sydney Prepares for Sunday Morning Mayhem Down under, final preparations are underway at the Afterpay Arena (formerly Qudos Bank Arena) in Olympic Park for the July 25/26 mega-fight between Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. and Tim "The Phoenix" Tszyu.  • The Cold Shoulder Continues: Following Tuesday’s tense Grand Arrivals at Sydney Harbour—where Spence blatantly snubbed Tszyu’s extended hand—media outlets report that zero words were exchanged between both camps during Wednesday’s final technical briefings.  • 160-Pound Tactical Shift: Tszyu’s camp reiterated that their fighter has made his final weight cut comfortably under the newly agreed 160-pound middleweight limit. Tszyu confirmed to Australian media that his decade-long tenure at 154 lbs is officially over, signaling a permanent move to middleweight regardless of Sunday’s outcome. • Undercard Adjustments: With the co-main event undergoing revisions following visa complications for Jermall Charlo, interest has surged toward the stacked undercard featuring former two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. facing Sydney favorite Liam Wilson, alongside Australian Olympian Callum Peters. 3. JOSHUA VS. PRENGA: "The Comeback" Lands in Jeddah Across the Middle East, former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony "AJ" Joshua and dangerous knockout artist Kristian Prenga completed their grand arrivals at the Jeddah Yacht Club on the Red Sea ahead of Saturday night’s mega-card at the Jeddah Superdome.  • Focused Authority: Returning to the ring following his recovery from a high-profile personal automobile accident earlier this year, Joshua projected complete composure during media scrums: "Boxing is my purpose. It ain't about looking past anyone. I'm going to go in there Saturday and show how good I am." • Co-Main Title Action: Billed as "The Comeback" under the Riyadh Season banner, Saturday's card features world-class championship support: WBO Super Middleweight contender Hamzah Sheeraz takes on Simon Zachenhuber, while IBF Junior Middleweight champion Josh Kelly meets Caoimhin Agyarko. 4. RECENT FIGHT RESULTS & REGIONAL CIRCUIT UPDATE • Shokichi Iwata Halts Erik Badillo: Over in Tokyo, former world title challenger Shokichi Iwata scored a punishing 11th-round TKO victory over Erik Badillo, re-establishing himself in the light flyweight title picture. • Bryan Flores Claims Decision: Lightweight contender Bryan Flores secured a hard-fought unanimous decision over Jonathan Navarro in a 10-round battle, keeping his regional title aspirations alive. • Team USA vs. Italy Duel: USA Boxing has officially dispatched an eight-boxer elite squad to Capri, Italy, for this weekend’s international duel on Saturday, July 25, led by 2021 World Champion Robby “Rahim” Gonzales and 2024 Paris Olympians Jennifer Lozano, Alyssa Mendoza, and Jajaira Gonzalez. 5. THE EDITORIAL VERDICT: 72 Hours That Will Reshape the Divisions With Fury stepping into the Thai ring on Friday, Joshua headlining Jeddah on Saturday, and Spence-Tszyu colliding in Sydney on Sunday morning (Saturday evening in U.S. primetime), the boxing world stands on the precipice of massive division reshuffling. A single slip-up by Fury or Joshua destroys the financial momentum of a late-2026 British mega-fight, while the winner of Spence-Tszyu immediately vaults to the front of the line for a 160-pound world title shot against WBA champion Erislandy Lara. Stay tuned to PhilBoxing.com throughout the weekend for live fight-by-fight updates, official scorecards, and post-fight press conference reactions from Sydney, Pattaya, and Jeddah. Click here to view a list of other articles written by NewsHub @ PhilBoxing .  |
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