Kristian Prenga: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Kristian Prenga almost shocked the world during his sensational two-round firefight with Anthony Joshua. Prenga dropped the former two-time unified heavyweight champion twice in the opening round before finding himself on the wrong side of a devastating Joshua right hand in the second.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / August 10

Kristian Prenga denies Anthony Joshua fight fixing allegations in first interview since controversial KO

Kristian Prenga has insisted that it was simply a tactical error that cost him against Anthony Joshua, as opposed to the conspiracy theory that he rigged the fight.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 27

Despite Post-Fight Claims, Kristian Prenga Is a Promotional Free Agent

Word has been spreading that Brit dealmaker Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom had signed Albanian hitter Kristian Prenga to a deal following his severe scare of Anthony Joshua on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 27

Anthony Joshua Fires Back After Surviving Two-Knockdown Nightmare Against Prenga

Boxing, among the major sports, may be one of the few that can end before the contracted time. Unlike MMA, where knees, elbows, and submissions all play a role, boxing presents just one terrifying yet effective weapon to end bouts: the punch.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Anthony Joshua reflects on early knockdowns in Prenga fight

Anthony Joshua says he had a moment of clarity after hitting the canvas twice in the opening round of his weekend fight with Kristian Prenga. Joshua, who recovered to stop Prenga in round two, told reporters he recognized his opponent was not planning to box the distance.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Joshua Shrugs Off Prenga Knockdowns

Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice inside the first round against Kristian Prenga, but has shut down suggestions that he is finished. Joshua dismissed the durability concerns that have followed him since the knockdowns, framing the recovery as evidence of something rather than a symptom of something else.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Eddie Hearn backs Anthony Joshua to KO Tyson Fury despite Prenga scare

Anthony Joshua can still knock out Tyson Fury even if he fights the way he did against Kristian Prenga, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua stopped Prenga in two rounds Saturday in Jeddah but not before getting dropped twice in the opening frame and looking unsteady on his feet.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Kristian Prenga issues a statement after dropping Anthony Joshua twice before getting brutally KO’d

Kristian Prenga has broken his silence after almost springing a monumental upset on Saturday night. The Albanian heavyweight was supposed to be a tune-up fight for former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, who has signed to box Tyson Fury later this year.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Anthony Joshua survives first-round scare, vows stronger start

Anthony Joshua hit the canvas twice in the first round of his comeback fight against Kristian Prenga before rallying to stop the Albanian in round two, salvaging his long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Anthony Joshua weighs 251 pounds ahead of Prenga tune-up

Anthony Joshua weighed 251 pounds at Friday's official ceremony for his heavyweight return against Kristian Prenga, setting up a Saturday bout in Jeddah that could pave the way for a domestic showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 26

Anthony Joshua Rallies From Two Knockdowns to Stop Kristian Prenga, Turns Attention to Tyson Fury

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Anthony Joshua proved once again why he remains one of boxing’s most resilient heavyweights. The former two-time heavyweight world

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 25

Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga Results: AJ Locks in Tyson Fury Fight After Avoiding Early Scare

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua super fight is now all but official. Entering the weekend, Fury and Joshua each had one seemingly straightforward task to remain on their collision course.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 25

Anthony Joshua beats Kristian Prenga on 25 July 2026

Anthony Joshua defeated Kristian Prenga at Joshua vs Prenga, improving his record to 34-4. The British heavyweight secured victory over the Albanian challenger, who falls to 21-2.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 25

Anthony Joshua Has to Prove Himself, Says Eddie Hearn

Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) is currently gearing up for a Saturday night showdown against Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) in Saudi Arabia. However, in promoter Eddie Hearn’s words, the two-time heavyweight champion should not expect a mere fight, but a test to prove his place in the pugilistic pantheon.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Anthony Joshua is back in the ring on Saturday night, but this return carries far more than another win on his record. After his high-profile Netflix bout against Jake Paul put the spotlight on spectacle, Joshua now shifts his focus back to the heavyweight title picture.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 23