Joshua survives knockdowns, knocks out Prenga, and calls out Fury

Anthony Joshua demonstrated immense resilience and power in his comeback victory against Kristian Prenga, surviving two first-round knockdowns before securing a brutal second-round knockout. The former two-time world champion faced a significant challenge in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but ultimately showcased his championship mettle.

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I want to thank Prenga for the great job he did. This is what champions do, they face challenges. I fell and got up, that's life

After hitting the canvas twice in the opening round, many observers believed the fight was over. However, Joshua, with a record of 30-4-0 (27 KOs), turned the tide with a swift and decisive performance in the second round against Prenga (20-2-0, 20 KOs). This dramatic turnaround underscored Joshua's mental fortitude and his status as one of the world's top heavyweights.

Following the bout, Joshua, visibly emotional, dedicated his victory to two close friends who tragically died in a car accident in December 2025. He then issued a direct and aggressive challenge to fellow British boxer Tyson Fury: "Tyson Fury, I'm coming for you! I'll rip your heart out!"

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Tyson Fury, I'm coming for you! I'll rip your heart out!

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed that the contracts for the highly anticipated fight between Joshua and Fury have been signed. The bout, billed as the 'British war of the decade,' is scheduled for November 2026. Hearn emphasized the immense pressure Joshua had been under, noting that he had to "show strength in this fight, nobody can imagine what he has been through."

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He had to show strength in this fight, nobody can imagine through what he has been through