Kristian Prenga — heavyweight boxer who fought Anthony Joshua in Jeddah in July 2026, losing by knockout in the second round.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Joshua, 36, survived a pair of first-round knockdowns to beat the unheralded Kristian Prenga in his last fight two months ago.-AFP You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …
Fury face Joshua in Cardiff on Dec. 11The Ghanaian Times
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Saturday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury. …
Joshua survives Prenga scare to win …Set for all British epic clash with FuryJoy Online
Anthony Joshua suffered two knockdowns – the first happening after just 20 seconds – before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round of his comeback fight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. …
Joshua knocked down twice as dramatic win sets up Fury fightJoy Online
… Joshua, who sustained minor injuries, is set to return to the ring against heavyweight Kristian Prenga on Saturday for his first contest since knocking out American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul 10 days before the crash. …
Anthony Joshua not ready for death of friends to ‘sink in’The Ghanaian Times
… After a period of uncertainty around his future in the sport, the former heavyweight champion has confirmed he will return to the ring on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) before a potential fight against Tyson Fury, which is being targeted fo …
Joshua: Boxing still my ‘purpose’ despite fatal crashDaily Guide
… Joshua is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, marking his first bout since recovering from injuries sustained in a fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed two members of his team. …
Joshua’s Return Seen As High- Stakes ComebackJoy Online
… The heavyweight will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 25 July before a much-anticipated showdown against fellow Briton Tyson Fury later this year. …
Anthony Joshua return the ‘ultimate comeback’ but a ‘risk’The Ghanaian Times
… But Joshua, 36, must first get past little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Saudi Arabia. …
‘Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight’Joy Online
… Joshua, who has not fought since he was a passenger in a fatal car crash in December, will first have a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 25 July. …
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury – HearnJoy Online
… Joshua, who has not fought since he was a passenger in a fatal car crash in December, will first have a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 25 July. …
Joshua signs deal to fight Fury – HearnTyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, with the bout to be broadcast on Netflix. The match comes after months of negotiations and will be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, with the bout to be broadcast on Netflix. The match comes after months of negotiations and will be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round at Jeddah Superdome, marking his first fight since a December car crash in Nigeria. The victory sets up a blockbuster all-British heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round by Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia before recovering to stop him in the second round, clearing the way for a delayed fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua, fighting for the first time since a December car crash in Nigeria, was visibly emotional after the victory, dedicating it to friends who died in the crash.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Kristian Prenga on Saturday, his first fight since losing two close team members—rehabilitation coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif Ayodele—in a vehicle crash near Lagos on 29 December 2025. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, told BBC Sport he is keeping his mind occupied and is not ready for the loss to fully sink in.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Joshua says boxing remains his "purpose" and he never considered quitting after a December car crash killed two of his friends and teammates, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, in Nigeria. Joshua will return to the ring on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prenga, with a potential November fight against Tyson Fury.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua is scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, his first bout since recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in Nigeria that claimed two members of his team. Promoter Eddie Hearn describes the comeback as both inspiring and risky, with victory necessary for a potential showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July before a scheduled bout against Tyson Fury later this year, his first fight since a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two members of his team. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, calls it the "ultimate comeback" given the physical and emotional recovery required, though Frank Warren has said the Fury fight will not happen if Joshua loses to Prenga.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Promoter Frank Warren says the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not take place if Joshua loses his 25 July warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Fury may fight before facing Joshua in late October at the earliest, with Warren noting both fighters may retire after their one-fight deal.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, promoter Eddie Hearn announced. Joshua will first fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July; the date and venue for the Fury bout have not been announced.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, promoter Eddie Hearn has announced. Joshua will first have a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on 25 July, with no date or venue yet announced for the Joshua v Fury fight.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →