Anthony Joshua bounces back with knockout win over Prenga
Anthony Joshua made a dramatic return to the ring, overcoming two early knockdowns to defeat Kristian Prenga in Jeddah. The win sets up a highly anticipated fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua dedicated his victory to his late friends, showing emotion and resilience. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that contracts for the Fury fight have been signed.
Match highlights
- Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round by previously unbeaten Kristian Prenga.
- He recovered and stopped Prenga in the second round, handing the Albanian his first professional defeat.
- Joshua wore gear honoring his late friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, and dedicated the win to them.
- Eddie Hearn stated that contracts for the fight with Tyson Fury are signed, with the venue yet to be decided.
- Former champion Oleksandr Usyk praised Joshua for his improvements since their last encounter.
