Anthony Joshua overcame one of the biggest scares of his career after being knocked down twice in the opening round by Albania’s Kristian Prenga before storming back to score a spectacular second-round knockout. The dramatic victory preserved plans for the long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury.
Prenga stunned the former heavyweight champion with a crushing uppercut inside the opening moments and later sent Joshua to the canvas for a second time. Despite the disastrous start, Joshua recovered quickly and returned to the fight with renewed confidence.
The momentum changed completely in the second round as Joshua forced Prenga backwards before unleashing a devastating combination that finished the contest and secured a dramatic comeback victory.
After the fight, Joshua admitted he had learned an important lesson from the difficult opening round but insisted his determination never faded. The victory now clears the way for the blockbuster all-British clash with Tyson Fury, who also won his recent tune-up bout.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that the agreement for Joshua versus Fury is already in place, with organisers now focusing on final arrangements for one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in modern boxing.
