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Anthony Joshua to Face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25

On Monday, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh announced Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh. The headline bout, billed as "The Comeback," will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.
This return marks Joshua's first fight since December, when he survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed his teammates Sina Ghami and Latif Latz Ayodele. The 36-year-old has focused on rebuilding since then.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed this bout is the first in a multi-fight deal targeting a showdown with British rival Tyson Fury later in 2026. Hearn described the match as a necessary "tune-up bout" before that potential encounter.
Prenga, a 35-year-old Albanian, holds a professional record of 20 wins and one loss. He vowed to "derail their plans and shock the world this July in Saudi Arabia."
Set within the Esports World Cup Festival, the event cements Riyadh's growing role in hosting major international boxing. DAZN's global broadcast underscores the fight's significance in Joshua's career trajectory.

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