Fight card & results

Anthony Joshua def. Kristian Prenga by KO, Round 2, 2:43 (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Joshua was dropped twice in the first round by Prenga but recovered and knocked Prenga out in round 2, setting up a showdown with Tyson Fury. Source: ESPN / Al Jazeera

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About this card

An intense atmosphere of world-class boxing returns to Saudi Arabia as former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua makes his high-profile ring return against dangerous knockout artist Kristian Prenga in "The Comeback." The primary hurdle for the British superstar is shaking off an extended layoff following a tumultuous stretch and adjusting to a heavy-handed, highly motivated challenger with nothing to lose. The objective for Joshua is to establish dominance behind his crisp jab and long range, controlling distance while laying the groundwork for his signature combination punching. Concurrently, the mission for Prenga centers on unleashing his explosive power from the opening bell, seeking to find a decisive opening to land a game-changing knockout and pull off one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history.