Joshua knocks out Prenga after recovering from two knockdowns
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua secured a knockout victory against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia after recovering from two early knockdowns. Joshua dedicated the emotional win to two friends who recently passed away in a car accident.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Anthony Joshua's career trajectory on track for a highly anticipated future bout against Tyson Fury.
Joshua, with this hard-earned victory, ensures his fight with Tyson Fury remains alive.
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua on Saturday recovered from two knockdowns in the first round to knock out Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The 36-year-old pugilist was returning to the ring for the first time since he escaped death in a car crash last December in Nigeria.
Paying tribute to his two friends who died in the accident, Joshua ensured their names were sewn into the canvas in front of his red corner.
He, however, began the bout in the worst possible fashion after hitting the canvas within seconds of the opening bell.
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