Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns, brutally KOs Kristian Prenga to set up Tyson Fury mega-fight
Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns to brutally KO Kristian Prenga
The story so far
The fight, which took place in Saudi Arabia, saw Joshua recover from a disastrous first round. According to Yahoo Sports, Joshua reacted to the early knockdowns by saying 'I learned a lot in that moment.' The victory sets up a potential all-British showdown with Tyson Fury, as noted by Reuters.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, expressed confidence in Joshua's abilities, stating that he 'can fight like that and beat Tyson Fury.' Joshua's win was marked by an emotional post-fight tribute to friends killed in a crash, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The event has generated significant attention, with various outlets covering the fight and its implications for a potential Fury matchup.
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Sources (9)
- ‘I learned a lot in that moment’: Anthony Joshua reacts to early knockdowns Yahoo Sports · 18d ago broke it first
- Anthony Joshua recovers from disastrous first round with devastating knockout The Times · 18d ago
- ‘He can fight like that and beat Tyson Fury’: Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua’s Prenga scare Bad Left Hook · 18d ago
- Joshua jitters fail to dampen appetite for British showdown with Fury Reuters · 18d ago
- Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns in win to keep alive all-British fight vs. Tyson Fury New York Post · 18d ago
- 'Chaos' & 'madness' BBC · 18d ago
- Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga live updates and highlights from Saudi Arabia Bleacher Report · 18d ago
- Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown Al Jazeera · 18d ago
- Emotional Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in crash after Prenga fight victory Yahoo Sports · 18d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who did Anthony Joshua fight?
Kristian Prenga
What was the outcome of the fight?
Anthony Joshua won by knockout
What is the potential next fight for Anthony Joshua?
A showdown with Tyson Fury
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