Anthony Joshua's Controversial Victory Over Kristian Prenga Sparks Scrutiny

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked down twice in the opening round of his Jeddah Superdome fight in Saudi Arabia before rallying to stop Albanian newcomer Kristian Prenga in the second round. Critics described the win as "mysterious" and raised questions about Joshua's chin and overall fitness. The bout follows a similar resurgence by Joshua's British rival Tyson Fury, who secured a victory in Thailand the day before, heightening anticipation for a potential "Battle of the Brits" later this year.

Additional concerns stem from Joshua's personal circumstances: a near‑fatal accident near Sagamu, Nigeria, in late December claimed two close friends, and observers reported he appeared "like a zombie" in the dressing room. Sources suggested, "People will question if he should be boxing and – on that performance – maybe he shouldn’t."