Anthony Joshua prepares for comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in a comeback bout in Jeddah on Saturday. The fight marks Joshua's first since the tragic car crash last December that claimed two friends' lives. Joshua, expressing a relaxed demeanor, anticipates this match as a step toward a potential clash with Tyson Fury, should both win their upcoming fights. In the lead-up, Joshua has remained focused, downplaying the knockout predictions made by Prenga, who has 20 knockouts in his career but is untested against elite competition.
- •Joshua fights Prenga in Jeddah this Saturday.
- •This is Joshua's first fight since December 2025.
- •Prenga has 20 knockouts but lacks experience against top-tier opponents.
- •Joshua aims to focus solely on Prenga, avoiding speculation about Fury.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
- 7:19 PMBBC Sport — Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
- 7:19 PMBBC News — Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: Briton embraces comeback spotlight before fight in Saudi Arabia - BBC
"Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
"Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
"Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:50 PMReady to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 7:19 PMReady to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
- BBC NewsJul 23, 2026, 7:19 PMAnthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: Briton embraces comeback spotlight before fight in Saudi Arabia - BBC
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
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