Nigeria, July 25 -- Tyson Fury moved a step closer to a long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland's Mariusz Wach by technical knockout in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday.

The former two-time world heavyweight champion produced a composed and dominant display to overwhelm the vastly experienced Wach before the Polish veteran's corner threw in the towel during the seventh round.

Fighting before a crowd of approximately 1,500 spectators in the Thai resort city, Fury controlled proceedings from the opening bell, steadily breaking down his 46-year-old opponent with accurate combinations and relentless pressure in a contest that was not televised live.

The victory marks Fury's second win of the yea...