Joshua bounces back to secure knockout win over Prenga

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made a strong comeback, knocking out Albania's Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This victory paves the way for a highly anticipated fight against fellow British boxer Tyson Fury, which has been agreed upon for later this year.

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Fighting for the first time since two of his best friends died in a car crash in Nigeria in December in which he was injured, the 36-year-old Joshua was floored by a thunderous right uppercut within the opening 30 seconds, and he took another count late in the first round.

The fight marked Joshua's return to the ring after a difficult period, having lost two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria in December, where he also sustained injuries. Despite the personal tragedy, Joshua faced Prenga and was knocked down by a powerful right uppercut early in the first round. He endured another count later in the same round, showing resilience.

However, Joshua regrouped during the break and came out aggressively in the second round. He unleashed a series of powerful right hands, overwhelming Prenga and forcing him against the ropes. The referee stopped the fight, declaring Joshua the winner by knockout.

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Joshua made it to the bell and came out all guns blazing in the second round, unleashing huge right hands of his own to knock Prenga into the ropes, and the Albanian could not recover as the fight was ended by the referee.

Meanwhile, Tyson Fury also recently secured a victory, defeating Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday. Wach retired on his stool before the eighth round. Joshua's decisive win over Prenga now clears the path for the much-discussed bout between Joshua and Fury, a fight eagerly awaited by boxing fans.

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Fury beat Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday in a fight that was not broadcast live on television, with the 46-year-old Pole retiring on his stool before the eighth round.