Anthony Joshua returns to the ring and defeats Kristian Prenga by second-round knockout after surviving two early knockdowns. Multiple outlets report that the bout takes place at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, with the fight ending when Joshua rallies after a difficult opening and forces the referee to stop the contest during the second round. In the first round, Prenga is credited with knocking Joshua down twice, including a key uppercut that sends the former world heavyweight champion to the canvas.
After absorbing the early setbacks, Joshua regains control between rounds and comes back with heavy combinations. The fight concludes within the second round, preserving Joshua’s standing as a former two-time heavyweight world champion and keeping alive plans for a potential high-profile matchup later this year.
All sources link the win to Joshua’s prospects for a long-anticipated fight against Tyson Fury, noting that Fury is also reported to have completed a tune-up bout. Yahoo Sports also adds that this match is Joshua’s first in the ring after months away following a serious car accident late last year.
