Anthony Joshua stops Kristian Prenga after shaky first round

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Anthony Joshua stops Kristian Prenga after shaky first round
Summary

Anthony Joshua faced Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and was knocked down twice in the first round. However, he recovered to stop Prenga in the second round. The bout marked Joshua's first fight since a tragic car crash that killed two of his teammates and was viewed as a warm-up for a future showdown with Tyson Fury. Post-fight comments from Joshua's team dismissed criticisms of Prenga's performance, defending the integrity of the victory and hinting at a future matchup against Fury.

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  • Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round
  • He stopped Prenga in the second round
  • The match was held in Jeddah on July 25, 2026
  • Joshua's team criticized Simon Jordan's comments on the fight
  • Joshua's possible fight with Fury is slated for November
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Joshua was floored twice in the first round before stopping Prenga in the second frame

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