Former unified world champion Anthony Joshua is set to make his return to the boxing ring on July 25 in Saudi Arabia, where he will face off against Kristian Prenga. This will be Joshua's first fight since a car accident in Nigeria in December resulted in the loss of two of his close friends. The highly anticipated bout marks a significant step in Joshua's journey back to the top of the boxing world.
In a recent statement, Joshua expressed his excitement to compete again, saying, 'It's no secret I've taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring, and today is the next step on that journey.' The announcement of Joshua's comeback fight has been accompanied by confirmation from promoters Turki Alashikh and Eddie Hearn that a long-awaited showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury is also in the works for later this year. Joshua's opponent, Kristian Prenga, boasts an impressive record with 20 victories and only one defeat, and he's confident that he can pull off an upset, saying, 'I know they have big plans ahead after this fight. I know they are overlooking me. I'm happy about that.
I will derail their plans and shock the world this July in Saudi Arabia.' Meanwhile, boxing experts like Andy Scott view the upcoming fight as a 'test-the-water' comeback for Joshua, given his recent involvement in a tragic car accident and his need to get back into the swing of training and competition.