Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga Fight Preview and Broadcast Guide

Anthony Joshua returns to heavyweight action against Kristian Prenga on 25 July 2026 at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The 36-year-old former unified champion brings heavy analogue pressure to the canvas against the 35-year-old Albanian knockout artist. Streaming services broadcast the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga Fight live across global pay-per-view networks via DAZN.

Preparing for the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga fight

Joshua steps into this fixture seeking momentum after a turbulent 2024 campaign. The Watford heavyweight suffered a stoppage defeat against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, halting his opportunity to reclaim unified title status. That loss forced an immediate recalibration of his defensive rhythm and physical output.

He re-established his dominant position in December 2025 by defeating Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Joshua registered a sixth-round knockout, applying heavy pressings and straight right hands that disrupted his opponent’s movement. That victory restored his momentum, proving his stopping power remains intact.

At 6ft 6in, Joshua relies on long-range jab control, deliberate distance management, and high-impact combinations. Reflecting on his performance in Miami, Joshua noted:

The end goal was to get Jake Paul, pin him down, and hurt him. That was the request leading up, and that’s what was on my mind. It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand found its destination.

The British contender now faces an adversary operating with unyielding forward motion. Prenga stepped into the professional ranks in May 2016 with a second-round stoppage against Pavel Siska in Munich. He dropped a decision to Giovanni Auriemma in 2017 following a point deduction, marking his sole career loss.

Since that 2017 setback, Prenga has built a 20-fight winning streak defined by absolute stoppage power. The Albanian heavyweight has stopped every opponent he has defeated, never allowing a victorious contest to reach the judges’ scorecards.

Jeddah Superdome Broadcast Specs and Full Card

Prenga earned substantial attention on the American circuit by stopping veteran Joey Dawejko in October 2024. He followed that fifth-round stoppage with quick knockout victories over Juan Torres in January 2025, Willie Jake Jr in April 2025, Brandon Carmack in December 2025, and Joe Jones in February 2026.

Despite his 100 percent knockout rate across 20 victories, Prenga has never shared the ring with a two-time unified champion. The physical atmosphere of the 40,000-capacity Jeddah Superdome will test his defensive composure under relentless main-room pressure.

Evaluating the physical dynamic ahead of the contest, Prenga stated:

He’s a great fighter, but I think he has a lot of flaws. It’s not going to go 10, 12 rounds or however long the fight is going to be.

DAZN holds exclusive global broadcast rights for the 25 July 2026 event. Viewers in North America can access the main card for $59.99 as a standalone pay-per-view, or through the DAZN Ultimate subscription package priced at $49.99 per month.

The main broadcast card begins at 1 p.m. ET (6 p.m. BST). Main event ringwalks for Joshua and Prenga are scheduled for approximately 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST), contingent on the length of the preceding undercard matches.

The main stage in Jeddah sets up a high-stakes dynamic across the entire card. With major world title fights serving as the prelude, all eyes turn to the heavyweight main event to see whether Prenga’s explosive knockout streak can penetrate Joshua’s physical jab control.

The undercard features notable championship contests across multiple divisions:

• Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Simon Zachenhuber: WBO super middleweight title bout.
• Josh Kelly vs. Caoimhin Agyarko: IBF super welterweight title bout.
• Reito Tsutsumi vs. Alvino Herrera: Super featherweight bout.
• Jacob Bank vs. Pawel August: Middleweight bout.
• Nishant Dev vs. Cesar Diaz: Super welterweight bout.