Mariusz Wach gave a spirited effort but retired on his stool as Tyson Fury cruised to an important victory.Fury took on 46-year-old Polish journeyman Wach at the Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, in what was a crucial warm-up fight before a planned clash with Anthony Joshua later this year.Fury cruised to victory in Thailand against a spirited Wach, who was forced to quitGettyThe showdown was shrouded in mystery, with just the 1500 fans in attendance the only people to watch the event live in Asia, as part of a TV blackout.It was expected that the ‘Gypsy King’ would bowl over his ageing rival in dominant fashion to set up the looming meeting with his bitter rival.And the former two-time heavyweight world champion, who was roared on by a noisy crowd inside the intimate venue, got the job done against a rugged and resillient Wach.After rounds of Fury cruising, he upped the ante in the sixth period and had Wach looking exhausted and taking some punishing shots.At the end of the seventh period, Wach looked out on his feet as he returned to his stool, with nothing left to give.The contest was waved off with the Pole’s corner pulling him out after giving it his very best effort.It was a big win for Fury who now sets up a clash with Anthony Joshua.Fury vs Wach – how it happenedFury was the overwhelming favourite against an aged journeyman who has lost eight of his last ten fights.The charity bout was seen as nothing more than a tune-up but the 2000 strong crowd in the arena roared and gave the former champion a standing ovation as he stepped into the ring again.Wach already looked well out of his depth in the opening period, being picked off at will by the far superior Fury.View Tweet: https://t.co/EEh23jY6SRHe blew hard as he already looked fatigued and unable to cope with the sharp looking giant, with the Polish veteran practically collapsing onto his stool.Wach livened up and did land a sneaky shot of his own in the second, which onlookers suggested brought a gasp from the crowd, but it didn’t bother Fury.Fury continued to cruise and Wach looked in a different league, but the action was sloppy and scrappy at times.In the sixth period, the Morecambe switch-hitter was having his way with Wach and had him pinned on the ropes as he looked fo a stoppage.But his rugged opponent was proving a tricky customer to drop and was staying with his opponent and surviving.However, it was all too much for the Polish fighter who was completely out on his feet and couldn’t resist any longer.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/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.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.His team decided to prevent him from sustaining further damage, and pulled him out while sat on his stool.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.