Anthony Joshua might be fighting for something more meaningful than a title when he faces Kristian Prenga.
He figures to be accompanied by the memory of two friends who were killed in a car crash Joshua survived on Dec. 29 in Nigeria.
Joshua recently spoke to talkSPORT about the two friends he lost.
"The guys were always part of my life,’’ Joshua said. “I always live for them anyway. They are part of my DNA.
"I'm a loyal soldier; these guys are part of my army. I always live for my friends and family regardless.’’
How it might affect Joshua in the boxing ring will be clearer Saturday, when he will be fighting for only the second time since his fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024.
In his last fight, 10 days before the fatal car crash,
Joshua battered Jake Paul and broke his jaw with a sixth-round knockout punch.
USA TODAY Sports will have live updates, highlights and analysis for the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga fight card here.
Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga: How to watch
- Date: Saturday, July 25
- Where: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Time: 1 p.m. ET, main card starts. 6 p.m. ET, approximate time for Joshua vs. Prenga ring walks
- PPV: DAZN. Fee: $59.99 (plus subscription to DAZN.)
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Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga: Prelims results
11:03 AM ET, July 25 2026, Josh PeterMikie Tallon def. Orlando Pino by TKO
Mohammed Alakel def. Lydon Chircop by TKO
Sultan Almohammed def. Efren Besalduch by TKO
Omar Hikal def. Brian Castellano by unanimous decision
Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya def. Bryan Zapata by unanimous decision
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