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Anthony Joshua faces challenge from Kristian Prenga ahead of fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Anthony Joshua faces challenge from Kristian Prenga ahead of fight
Summary

Anthony Joshua is set to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Prenga, with a record of 20-1, declared he will stop Joshua and inhibit his plans for a subsequent bout with Tyson Fury later in the year. Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, seeks to secure a victory to continue his path towards a title challenge. Prenga has claimed he plans to win by knockout, adding pressure to Joshua, who has emphasized the need to focus on this fight first. The outcome could significantly affect Joshua's future opportunities in the heavyweight division.

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  • •Joshua vs. Prenga fight is scheduled for July 25.
  • •Prenga holds a knockout victory record of 20 wins.
  • •Joshua aims to rebuild his position in boxing.
  • •A loss would hinder Joshua's future title aspirations.
  • •Prenga predicts a knockout victory over Joshua.
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Anthony Joshua faces an unexpected threat to his comeback after Kristian Prenga declared he will stop him and prevent a […]

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