Anthony Joshua prepares for an exciting return to the ring, set to face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on Saturday. This matchup marks Joshua's (29-4, 26 KOs) 34th career fight and comes after a dramatic victory over YouTuber Jake Paul last December.

Joshua's upcoming bout serves as a warm-up for a highly anticipated clash against rival Tyson Fury, scheduled for 2026. Prenga, though lesser-known with a record of 20-1 (20 KOs), poses a challenge as Joshua aims to regain momentum in his boxing career.

Barry Hearn, founder of Matchroom Sport and father to Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, expressed confidence in Joshua's current mindset, stating:

He is in an amazing place at the moment. I don’t think I’ve seen him so motivated.

Hearn attributes some of Joshua's renewed vigor to a tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of close friends Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele and Sina Ghami. This incident has fueled Joshua's determination to extend his career beyond the originally planned two fights before retirement.

Hearn added, "Boxing is a funny sport... you can’t take anything for granted," emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the sport. He believes that Joshua is ready to make a significant impact in the ring, stating, "I don’t think I’ve seen him look better than this in the 14 years that I’ve known him."

This fight will take place just one day before Fury faces Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, setting the stage for an electrifying boxing weekend.