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Anthony Joshua Returns July 25, Jeddah vs Prenga

7/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Anthony Joshua will headline a July 25, 2026 fight at the Jeddah Superdome against Kristian Prenga, returning after a car crash.
The event, called “The Comeback,” features a 13-fight card.
WBO super-middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz, who won the vacant belt on May 23, 2026 in Egypt, will defend against No. 7 contender Simon Zachenhuber.
IBF 154-pound champion Josh Kelly, who captured the belt on January 31, 2026, will defend versus unbeaten Irish challenger Caoimhin Agyarko.

History

Historical Context

Saudi Arabia’s first heavyweight title bout, Anthony Joshua versus Andy Ruiz Jr. on 1 April 2023 at the Jeddah Superdome, builds on the venue’s debut with Joshua’s December 2019 win over Ruiz, a fight that marked the kingdom’s entry into elite boxing. The arena later hosted Jake Paul’s February 2023 clash with Tommy Fury, drawing over 800 000 PPV buys, underscoring Saudi’s strategy to attract marquee events.

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Story summary

Anthony Joshua will headline a July 25, 2026 fight at the Jeddah Superdome against Kristian Prenga, returning after a car crash.
The event, called “The Comeback,” features a 13-fight card.
WBO super-middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz, who won the vacant belt on May 23, 2026 in Egypt, will defend against No. 7 contender Simon Zachenhuber.
IBF 154-pound champion Josh Kelly, who captured the belt on January 31, 2026, will defend versus unbeaten Irish challenger Caoimhin Agyarko.

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