Anthony Joshua knocked down twice but stops Kristian Prenga in round two
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua secured a technical knockout victory against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah after being knocked down twice in the first round. The win serves as a critical recovery for Joshua ahead of his upcoming high-profile bout with Tyson Fury.
Why it matters
The fight was a pivotal moment for Joshua's career trajectory and his standing in the heavyweight division following recent personal and professional setbacks.
Anthony Joshua (right) embraces Kristian Prenga after winning his fight by technical knockout in the second round. Anthony Joshua (right) embraces Kristian Prenga after winning his fight by technical knockout in the second round. Boxing Anthony Joshua knocked down twice but stops Kristian Prenga in round two Briton on canvas inside 20 seconds and later in first
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Anthony Joshua cleared his final hurdle in the ring, before he fights Tyson Fury in November, but he was knocked down twice, shockingly, in the first round of his wild and chaotic bout with Kristian Prenga. In the early hours of Sunday morning in Jeddah, a devastating knockout in the second left Prenga crumpled in a heap on the canvas, wrapped up in the ropes, and rescued Joshua from humiliation.
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