Joshua overcomes early knockdowns to win; Fury's fight raises concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Joshua overcomes early knockdowns to win; Fury's fight raises concerns

Summary

Anthony Joshua defeated Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 26, recovering from two early knockdowns to secure a second-round knockout. The victory did not overshadow concerns about his performance, as Tyson Fury struggled to impress in his fight against Mariusz Wach in Thailand, winning after seven rounds. Both boxers are scheduled to face each other later this year, though details such as date and location remain uncertain, with contracts only valid for a UK venue. The lack of clarity surrounding their highly anticipated matchup continues to grow, raising questions about its feasibility.

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By the Numbers

•Joshua's win follows nearly suffering a defeat in the first round.
•Fury's fight was not aired live, raising concerns about his performance.
•No confirmed date or location for the Joshua-Fury fight exists.
•Both fighters have expressed differing views on the status of their upcoming bout.
•Fury's business manager remains optimistic about confirming the fight soon.

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Joshua and Fury failed to impress in their respective warm-up fights while their long overdue bout is now moving ever closer to collapse
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