Sports News Report
Sport: BoxingCountry: Saudi ArabiaCategory: Scores & Results

Anthony Joshua addresses recent car crash during press conference

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:12 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Anthony Joshua addresses recent car crash during press conference
Summary

Anthony Joshua engaged with journalists at a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight with Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. This marked Joshua's first public appearance since he survived a car crash that resulted in the loss of two friends. During the session, Joshua discussed coping with grief, emphasizing support for the families of his late friends. While questions regarding the crash were prominent, Joshua also faced inquiries about his upcoming opponent and his rivalry with Tyson Fury.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Joshua prepares for a fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25.
  • •He survived a car crash that killed his friends six months ago.
  • •Joshua expressed support for the parents of his late friends.
  • •He faced questions about his rivalry with Tyson Fury.
  • •The press conference took place in White City.
Latest Updates
  • 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Why interviewing Anthony Joshua made me uncomfortable
What they're saying
"

COMMENT: Six months after the ex-heavyweight champion survived a car crash that killed two of his friends, he spoke to Alex Pattle and others about how he is coping – whether he wanted to or not

Related Teams & Leagues
Boxing

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days