Why is Joshua vs Prenga considered a tune-up fight?
Underdog Kristian Prenga will take on Anthony Joshua in a boxing match on Saturday, July 25 at the Jeddah Superdome in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight match will be the main event. Let’s see which boxer has the advantage in this Joshua vs Prenga prediction at PayPerHead.
This is a classic tuneup fight for Joshua, who has headlined massive events and fought the best. He’s picked someone who hasn’t fought anyone credible, but has a good record. Joshua needs to knock off the rust before fighting against Tyson Fury.
How has Joshua performed in his last seven fights?
His record is 29 wins, with 26 knockouts and 4 losses. His most recent fights:
| Date | Opponent | Place | Result |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Jake Paul | Judgement Day | Win (KO) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Daniel Dubois | Wembley Stadium | Loss (KO) |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Francis Ngannou | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh | Win (KO) |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Otto Wallin | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh | Win (Corner Stoppage) |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Robert Helenius | O2 Arena, Greenwich | Win (KO) |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Jermaine Franklin | O2 Arena, Greenwich | Win (Decision) |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Oleksandr Usyk | Jeddah Superdome | Loss (Decision) |
Joshua is a former two-time unified heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. He’s had time off because of a tragic car accident in Nigeria
Why has Prenga never fought world-class talent before Joshua?
Prenga has an impressive record with 20 wins, 20 knockouts and only 1 loss. However, Joshua is the first fighter of note he has taken on. His most recent fights:
| Date | Opponent | Place | Result |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Joe Jones | Showboat Hotel, NJ | Win (TKO) |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Brandon Carmack | Ballys Park Place, NJ | Win (KO) |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Willie Jake Jr | Radisson Hotel, Detroit | Win (TKO) |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Juan Torres | 2300 Arena, PA | Win (TKO) |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Joey Dawejko | Prudential Center, NJ | Win (TKO) |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Christopher Arnold | Prudential Center, NJ | Win (TKO) |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Santander Gelez | Boardwalk Hall, NJ | Win (KO) |
Prenga is a former kickboxer who has a 100% KO rate in wins; the last two matches ended in the first round. His only loss was early in his career in 2017 on a points decision. He’s never gone 12 rounds, and has never faced world-class talent.
How do Joshua and Prenga compare in age, height, and reach?
| Anthony Joshua | Name | Kristian Prenga |
| 36 | Age | 35 |
| 6 ft 6 in | Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| 82 in | Reach | 77 in |
| 29 wins, 4 losses | Record | 20 wins, 1 loss |
| 173 | Rounds Boxed | 53 |
What is the prediction for Joshua vs Prenga in Riyadh?
Joshua is heavily favored to beat the Albanian, Prenga, on Saturday, but there are some who think an upset is possible. Prenga has been in the ring steadily, with 3 fights in 2025 and one this year. Joshua hasn’t done much since 2023, and his only fight in 2024 ended in a loss by knockout.
If Joshua can get through the first couple of rounds, he should shed the rust and wear down Prenga with his jab, footwork, pressure and combinations. He has vastly superior experience, skill and speed that should keep Prenga off-balance as the match continues.
Prenga has strength and will attempt to land punches cleanly to take out Joshua early.
Our Joshua vs Prenga prediction is a desperate attempt by Prenga to end the fight early with a knockout, but Joshua will wear him down and get a knockout after the fourth round.
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