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Anthony Joshua prepares for fight while honoring late friends' parents

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Anthony Joshua prepares for fight while honoring late friends' parents
Summary

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Albanian Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh. The match marks Joshua's first since a tragic car accident in December that claimed the lives of two close friends. He emphasizes that his focus remains on supporting their parents during this difficult time. Joshua’s future includes a potential high-stakes bout against Tyson Fury later this year if he secures victory over Prenga. The fight's outcome will likely pave the way for a highly anticipated clash between the two prominent figures in boxing, aimed for late 2026.

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  • •Joshua suffered minor injuries in a December car accident that killed two friends.
  • •He faces Kristian Prenga next in Riyadh on July 25, 2026.
  • •A win could lead to a long-awaited match against Tyson Fury in late 2026.
  • •Prenga holds an unblemished record of 20 wins, all by stoppage, but is considered an underdog.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
  • 6:15 PMBBC Sport — 'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

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