In an upcoming boxing match on July 25, Anthony Joshua is set to face off against the relatively unknown boxer Kristian Prenga before his highly anticipated bout with Tyson Fury.
Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, has been out of action since his decisive victory over Jake Paul in December. His return was delayed after a tragic car accident in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of his close friends Kevin Ayodele and Sina Ghami shortly after his win.
Following a period of recovery from the traumatic incident, the 36-year-old has been spotted training with Oleksandr Usyk in Valencia. Recently, Joshua made appearances in the UK, supporting Derek Chisora in a fight against Deontay Wilder and attending Tyson Fury’s victorious match against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Despite initial refusals, Joshua has now agreed to fight Fury in November, pending a successful match against Prenga in Riyhad, Saudi Arabia this summer. Joshua expressed his excitement about returning to the ring and continuing his boxing journey.
Prenga, an Albanian heavyweight with an impressive record of 20 knockout victories and only one defeat, is confident in his abilities to challenge Joshua. He believes that he can disrupt plans for both himself and Joshua, aiming to surprise the world with a victory in Saudi Arabia.
The upcoming fight between Joshua and Prenga is anticipated to be a pivotal moment for both fighters, setting the stage for the highly awaited showdown between Joshua and Fury.