Kristian Prenga gains reputation despite knockout loss to Anthony Joshua
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Kristian Prenga faced Anthony Joshua in Jeddah on July 29, where he was knocked out in the second round. However, Prenga's performance, including dropping Joshua twice, gained him attention in the heavyweight division despite the defeat. Other fighters, such as Jacob Bank and Abdullah Mason, also made significant strides this month, with Bank set to challenge for a WBO world title and Mason successfully defending his title. Murat Gassiev emerged as a heavyweight champion following changes in the division as Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his title.
- •Kristian Prenga knocked out by Joshua but gains respect after strong showing.
- •Jacob Bank moves to challenge Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBO title.
- •Abdullah Mason impresses in title defense against Albert Bell.
- •Murat Gassiev now a heavyweight champion after Usyk's title relinquishment.
- •July featured many unusual outcomes in boxing matches.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Boxing stock watch: July's biggest winners and losers after a month of chaos and contradictions
"Not every victory was a win and not every defeat was a loss after one of the more bizarre months for the sweet science.
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