Anthony Joshua went into his return fight against Kristian Prenga at a higher weight than his previous outing, stepping on the scales at 251lb before their heavyweight clash in Jeddah. The weigh-in also showed Joshua giving up roughly 10lb to Prenga, who came in even heavier ahead of Saturday night.
The number marked an increase from Joshua’s last appearance, when he reportedly weighed 243.4lb. That means the former two-time heavyweight world champion added 7.6lb for this comeback bout, a detail that adds another talking point to a fight in which he is trying to avoid a surprise defeat.
Joshua’s latest ring return also comes under difficult personal circumstances. The build-up has been overshadowed by the reported loss of two of his friends in a car crash, giving the occasion a far more emotional backdrop than a routine comeback fight.
With the weight gap now confirmed, attention turns to how Joshua handles a bigger opponent in Jeddah. His added size, Prenga’s heavier frame and the pressure surrounding his comeback all combine to make this a closely watched night for the British heavyweight.
