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Kristian Prenga addresses fixed fight claims after losing to Anthony Joshua

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Kristian Prenga addresses fixed fight claims after losing to Anthony Joshua
Summary

Kristian Prenga responded to allegations of a fixed fight following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Prenga dropped Joshua twice in the first round but lost control in round two, leading to a KO defeat. He attributed his performance to needing to preserve energy and possibly issues during his training camp. Joshua's victory keeps the fight with Tyson Fury on track, though the location for that matchup remains uncertain. Prenga expressed willingness to fight Fury in the future.

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  • •Prenga dropped Joshua twice in the first round but lost by knockout.
  • •He refuted claims of a fixed fight as 'completely false'.
  • •Joshua's victory supports plans for a fight with Tyson Fury later this year.
  • •Prenga cited illness affecting his training as a factor in his performance.
  • •Fury's recent win over Mariusz Wach keeps the heavyweight showdown viable.
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Prenga dropped ‘AJ’ twice in the first round, only to take his foot off the gas in round two and suffer a KO defeat

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