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Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga by knockout in second round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga by knockout in second round

Summary

Anthony Joshua faced Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25, where he overcame a challenging first round to secure a knockout victory in the second. Joshua appeared near defeat in round one, but Prenga hesitated, allowing Joshua to regroup. In a post-fight interview, he expressed heartfelt sentiments regarding his late friends, whose names were featured on his attire. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed that a contract for a fight against Tyson Fury has been signed, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup later this year.

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By the Numbers

•Joshua knocked out Prenga in the second round.
•He struggled significantly in the first round, nearly being defeated.
•Joshua dedicated the fight to his two late friends.
•Eddie Hearn announced the signing of the Fury fight contract.
•The bout took place at the Jeddah Superdrome.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Joshua knocks out Kristian Prenga after worst round of his career

What they're saying

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Anthony Joshua was out on his feet and the end of career was but seconds away. There was at least £100m on the line as the rank outsider Kristian Prenga stood over him, seemingly on the brink of one of the great heavyweight boxing shocks.
— Yahoo Sports

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