Anthony Joshua kept his expected showdown with Tyson Fury alive after a turbulent win over Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. The fight got off to a shocking start, with Joshua dropped twice in the opening three minutes before he managed to regain control and come through the scare.
The early knockdowns made this a far more dramatic night than many expected. After a poor opening spell, Joshua settled himself and recovered well enough to turn the bout around, avoiding what would have been a major setback for his future plans.
After the contest, Joshua made clear that the result carried heavy emotion for him. He dedicated the victory to his late team-mates, saying the occasion was painful to speak about, which added another layer to an already chaotic evening.
For the wider heavyweight picture, the main takeaway is that a Tyson Fury fight still appears to be moving forward. Even though Joshua was badly shaken early on, he still found a way to win, preserving the momentum behind one of boxing’s most talked-about potential matchups.
