Anthony Joshua recovers from early fall to knock out Prenga in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua knocked out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah after recovering from an early fall, paving the way for a potential bout with Tyson Fury.
Key Takeaways
AIFormer heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived a fierce first-round assault before knocking out Albanian Kristian Prenga in a bout held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The fight saw Joshua fall to the canvas after a powerful right hand in the opening 30 seconds, but he managed to withstand the pressure and finish the first round. In the second round, Joshua launched a strong offensive, landing a series of punches that sent Prenga onto the ropes, prompting the referee to stop the fight and declare Joshua the winner.
This was Joshua’s first fight since the death of two close friends in a car accident in Nigeria last December, an incident in which he was also injured.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury defeated Poland’s Mariusz Wach in Thailand last Friday after Wach, 46, withdrew before the eighth round.
Joshua’s victory has paved the way for a highly anticipated showdown with fellow Briton Tyson Fury. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed that a contract has been signed between both parties, praising Joshua’s strength in his latest performance.