Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga live results, updates, highlights from 2026 boxing fight

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With a fight with Tyson Fury on the line, Anthony Joshua looks to return to action with a win against Kristian Prenga.

Joshua (29-4) is a former unified heavyweight champion. "AJ" has beaten the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, and Francis Ngannou, with losses against Andy Ruiz, Oleksandr Usyk, and Daniel Dubois. The Brit earned his first win since 2024 by knocking out Jake Paul.

Since that December 2025 fight, Joshua has been in a tragic car accident that took the lives of two of his closest friends. Recovering and staying away from the spotlight, Joshua looks to remove ring rust and prove he's ready for Fury, especially after teaming with Usyk.

"I wanted to get out of the UK, focus, it's a lot of pressure being at home," Joshua told DAZN. "I feel the level of focus I need. [It] was good.

"He [Usyk] is the best in the world, so let's go and see what he's doing, what barriers he's breaking, what boundaries he's pushing.

"If I can emulate that in training, I think the results will follow. One of my issues was conditioning. But their condition is supreme."

Prenga (20-1) hasn't lost a fight since 2017. The Albanian has won all of his fights via knockout. Joshua will be his first championship-level opponent.

WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz also competes on the card, as does Josh Kelly, fighting for the IBF super welterweight title. 

The Sporting News will provide analysis and highlights from Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga and the entire fight card.

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga results

• Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga; Heavyweights
• Hamzah Sheeraz (c) vs. Simon Zachenhuber for the WBO super middleweight title
• Josh Kelly vs. Caoimhin Agyarko for the IBF super welterweight title
• Reito Tsutsumi vs. Alvino Herrera Meza; Super Featherweights
• Jacob Bank vs. Pawel August; Super Middleweights
• Mikie Tallon vs. Orlando Pino; Super Flyweights
• Mohammed Alakel vs. Lydon Chircop; Lightweights

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga live updates, highlights

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga; Heavyweights

Hamzah Sheeraz (c) vs. Simon Zachenhuber for the WBO super middleweight title

Josh Kelly vs. Caoimhin Agyarko for the IBF super welterweight title

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Where to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga

• Live Stream: DAZN
• PPV Price: $44.99

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga will be available on DAZN worldwide.

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Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga start time

• Date: Saturday, July 25
• Start time: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT 
• Main event start time (approx.): 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
• Location: Jeddah Superdome - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga is on Saturday, July 25 in Saudi Arabia. The main card starts at 1 p.m. ET and the main event should begin around 6 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.