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Joshua vs. Prenga set for Saudi July 25 showdown.

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Anthony Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25, 2026.
Joshua returns after a December 2025 car crash that killed Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Prenga holds a 20-1 record with all 20 wins by knockout.
A victory would set up a proposed all-British heavyweight bout with Tyson Fury later in 2026.
DAZN streams the fight on PPV for $59.99 US / £19.99 UK, listing Joshua at 1/33 and Prenga at 14/1.

History

Historical Context

After Anthony Joshua’s June 2019 upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in New York, the Saudi General Sports Authority paid £30 million to host their December 7, 2019 rematch in Diriyah, where Joshua reclaimed his heavyweight titles before 20,000 fans. Building on that precedent, Saudi promoters staged Joshua’s 2026 comeback against Kristian Prenga, underscoring the kingdom’s expanding role in global boxing economics.

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Story summary

Anthony Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25, 2026.
Joshua returns after a December 2025 car crash that killed Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Prenga holds a 20-1 record with all 20 wins by knockout.
A victory would set up a proposed all-British heavyweight bout with Tyson Fury later in 2026.
DAZN streams the fight on PPV for $59.99 US / £19.99 UK, listing Joshua at 1/33 and Prenga at 14/1.

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