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Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made a dramatic comeback by knocking out Kristian Prenga in the second round of a non-title fight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, despite being knocked down twice in the first round.
- This fight marked Joshua's return to the ring after a serious car crash in Nigeria in December, which resulted in the loss of two close friends and left him with injuries.
- Joshua's victory keeps alive the prospect of a highly anticipated all-British showdown with Tyson Fury, with both fighters reportedly having signed a contract contingent on successful warm-up bouts.
- Tyson Fury also returned to the ring recently, securing a seventh-round retirement win over Mariusz Wach, building momentum towards the potential fight against Joshua.
- Joshua dedicated his win to his late friends, emphasizing the spirit and resilience behind his comeback and highlighting the emotional significance of his victory.
