Anthony Joshua trains with Usyk's team before comeback fight on Saturday
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Anthony Joshua is preparing for his comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. He trained with Oleksandr Usyk's team, who encouraged him to 'show greatness' ahead of the match. Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, aims to exhibit his strength and skills, and considers the fight a key step towards a future bout with Tyson Fury. He acknowledges the differentiation between training improvements and fighting pressures, committing to perform at his best regardless of the situation.
- •Joshua trained with Usyk's camp before the fight.
- •The match against Prenga is set for July 30, 2026.
- •Joshua has won 29 of 33 professional bouts, with 26 knockouts.
- •Usyk's team motivates Joshua to elevate his performance.
- •A victory could lead to a heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury.
"Anthony Joshua has revealed that Oleksandr Usyk's team urged him to "show greatness" as the two heavyweight giants trained together ahead of the Briton's comeback fight.
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