Anthony Joshua pays tribute to two late friends following his return to the ring, after beating Kristian Prenga in a fight where he is knocked down twice. Sources report that Joshua rises from the canvas twice and then wins, keeping his plans on track for a potential future bout with Tyson Fury. The tribute comes after Joshua discusses the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who are described as close associates in his training. Multiple outlets say the car crash occurred in Nigeria in December, in which Ghami—his strength and conditioning coach—and Ayodele—his personal trainer—are killed. Joshua’s comments and demeanor are described as emotional and difficult to express publicly, with outlets characterizing the moment as tearful and marked by an inability to find words. Despite the personal context, the reporting focuses on the sporting result of the Prenga fight and Joshua’s continuation of his heavyweight campaign, including references to his ongoing interest in a showdown with Fury.