Anthony Joshua battled back from a shaky start to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight contest in Saudi Arabia. The former two-time world champion was put under real pressure early, going down twice before turning the fight around and finishing matters inside the opening two rounds.
The result stood out because Joshua had to recover from serious trouble before producing the stoppage. Prenga’s fast start created a dramatic opening, but Joshua regained control and used his power to end the non-title bout before it could go any further.
The victory keeps Joshua in the spotlight in the heavyweight division and adds momentum to discussion of a potential meeting with Tyson Fury. While no further details were confirmed in the available report, the comeback win is likely to increase attention on that possible showdown.
For Joshua, the night offered both warning signs and encouragement. He was caught and forced to respond under pressure, yet still showed the finishing ability that has made him one of boxing’s biggest heavyweight names.
