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Joshua knocks out Prenga, sets Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion, fought against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
In the first round, Prenga knocked Joshua down twice, but Joshua came back strong in the second round and knocked Prenga out.
This win means Joshua is now set to fight Tyson Fury, another British boxing star, in a big match later this year.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, said that the contracts for the Joshua vs. Fury fight have been signed.
Joshua also talked about how tough the fight was and how he had to show strength to keep going.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Kristian Prenga in a boxing match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round but recovered to dominate the second round.
The win clears the path for a showdown against Tyson Fury, who also won his recent fight.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that contracts for the Joshua vs. Fury fight have been signed.
Joshua fought for the first time since the tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his friends.
- Who
- Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga
- What
- Anthony Joshua knocked out Kristian Prenga in a boxing match
- Where
- Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Why
- To clear the path for a showdown against Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua's Resilience
Kristian Prenga's Early Dominance
First Round Performance
Anthony Joshua's Resilience
Anthony Joshua showed resilience by recovering from being knocked down twice in the first round.
Kristian Prenga's Early Dominance
Kristian Prenga dominated the first round with a thunderous right uppercut that knocked Joshua down twice.
Fight Outcome
Anthony Joshua's Resilience
Joshua's comeback in the second round led to a knockout victory, showcasing his champion mentality.
Kristian Prenga's Early Dominance
Prenga's early dominance was overshadowed by Joshua's resilience and fighting spirit.
Key facts
- Fighter
- Anthony Joshua
- Opponent
- Kristian Prenga
- Location
- Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Outcome
- Knockout victory for Joshua
- Next Fight
- Tyson Fury
- Promoter
- Eddie Hearn
- Significance
- Clears path for Joshua vs. Fury showdown
Quotes
Anthony Joshua
Former World heavyweight champion
“"He (Prenga) is a serious fighter, strong, durable and he came and gave me a good test, but this is what champions do - we rise, man. We get knocked down, we stand up and we keep going. That's life," Joshua told reporters.”
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“I’m happy to have come back and show that I’m still a force in the division. I want to keep getting better and get to my next challenge”
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