Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and defeats Kristian Prenga in a non-title heavyweight bout after surviving two early knockdowns. Multiple reports say Prenga catches Joshua in the opening moments, including a first-round uppercut that sends Joshua to the canvas and a second knockdown later in the same round before the bell. Despite looking shaken, Joshua regains control during the interval and responds aggressively in the second round. Sources describe Joshua landing heavy combinations, then flooring Prenga again before the referee stops the contest, awarding Joshua a second-round stoppage win. The fight is presented as Joshua’s comeback after an extended time away from boxing, with at least one outlet noting a recent car crash. The result keeps Joshua in contention for a potential high-profile fight with Tyson Fury later this year. Separate reporting indicates Fury also completes a warm-up bout before facing Joshua, framing both victories as setting up an anticipated all-British matchup.
Anthony Joshua recovers from two knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in second round
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and defeats Kristian Prenga in a non-title heavyweight bout after surviving two early knockdowns. Multiple reports say Prenga catches Joshua...
- Anthony Joshua fights Kristian Prenga in a heavyweight bout at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia.
- Joshua is knocked down twice in the first round but gets up and survives to the bell.
- Joshua wins by second-round knockout after turning the fight with combinations and forcing a stoppage.
- The fight is described as a comeback for Joshua after time away from the ring.
- Multiple outlets link Joshua’s win to hopes for a future bout with Tyson Fury later this year.
In his comeback fight, Anthony Joshua suffered two early knockdowns but recovered to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Saudi Arabia.
1 month agoAnthony Joshua staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night, knocking out Albania’s Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight clash after surviving two brutal knockdowns in the opening stanza. The 36-year-old British-Nigerian former world champion appeared in serious trouble early, as Prenga stormed forward with aggressive intent. Within the first 20 seconds, the Albanian landed a thudding uppercut and a swinging overhand right that sent Joshua to the canvas. Though Joshua rose, he remained on unsteady legs, and Prenga quickly trapped him along the ropes, unleashing a flurry of heavy blows that forced a second knockdown before the bell ended the round. ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KRISTIAN PRENGA IN ROUND 2 👏#JoshuaPrenga pic.twitter.com/MXKjK3cGJM— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 25, 2026Regrouping in his corner, Joshua emerged for the second round with renewed aggression. He established his range with a stiff jab, pushing Prenga backward, then closed the distance with a sharp one-two combination. A straight right hand dazed Prenga, followed by unanswered hooks that sent him crashing into the corner pad. Referee Harvey Dock administered the count, but Prenga could not rise, giving Joshua the knockout victory. “You have to dig deep in this sport. I was caught cold in the first, but champions find a way to answer back,” Joshua said in his post-fight interview. The win keeps Joshua’s momentum alive in the heavyweight division as he eyes a potential mega-fight with fellow Briton Tyson Fury later this year.
1 month agoJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua recovered from two knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round of a dramatic non-title heavyweight fight on Saturday. Joshua was flattened by an uppercut inside 30 seconds. He beat the count but looked seriously shaken. Then Prenga laid out Joshua again, and again Joshua rose before the end of the count and survived to the bell. READ: Tyson Fury beats Mariusz Wach in Thailand, awaits Anthony Joshua The moment Anthony Joshua knocked out Kristian Prenga! 😳#JoshuaPrenga ▪️ pic.twitter.com/ozAV5r3wJI — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 25, 2026 A quick […]...Keep on reading: Anthony Joshua recovers to stop Kristian Prenga in round 2
1 month agoTwo-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury. The fight at the Jeddah Superdome was Joshua’s first since he was involved in a car crash in […] The post Joshua Survives Knockdowns, Stops Prenga appeared first on Information Nigeria.
1 month agoHighlights of Anthony Joshua’s comeback bout with Kristian Prenga following a car crash, as the former world heavyweight champion returns to winning ways and sets up a blockbuster all-British showdown with Tyson Fury. Courtesy of DAZN.
1 month agoTwo-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury. The post Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga appeared first on Vanguard News.
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