Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga

Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: The Comeback Showdown Lights Up Jeddah

Anthony Joshua steps back into the ring tonight at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion faces Albanian knockout artist Kristian Prenga in a 12-round bout billed as “The Comeback.” The fight airs live on DAZN pay-per-view and serves as Joshua’s first outing since his sixth-round stoppage of Jake Paul in December 2025.

Joshua, 36, enters with a record of 29-4 (26 KOs). Prenga, 35, stands at 20-1 with every victory coming by knockout. The card also features two world title fights: Hamzah Sheeraz defending his WBO super-middleweight belt against Simon Zachenhuber and Josh Kelly putting his IBF light-middleweight title on the line against Caoimhin Agyarko.

Who Is Kristian Prenga?

Prenga is a New Jersey-based heavyweight originally from Orosh, Albania. He turned professional in 2016 after a successful kickboxing career and has built a perfect knockout ratio. His only loss came on points in 2017. He arrives on a 16-fight winning streak that includes three consecutive first-round stoppages. While he has never faced elite opposition, his power and size (6 ft 5 in) make him a dangerous proposition for any heavyweight.

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Joshua’s Path Back

Joshua’s most recent ring appearance came in Miami, where he stopped Jake Paul. Ten days later he survived a car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends. He has described the months since as a period of recovery and refocus. A win tonight keeps him on course for a planned late-2026 meeting with fellow Briton Tyson Fury, already agreed in principle.

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The undercard begins earlier in the evening, with main-event ring walks expected around 11 p.m. BST. Joshua remains a heavy favorite, yet heavyweight boxing has repeatedly shown that one clean shot can rewrite the script.

Watch the final press conference for the full build-up: Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga Press Conference

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Sources
BBC Sport, DAZN, Matchroom Boxing, USA Today, The Ring Magazine, BoxRec