Joshua Battles Prenga in Saudi Arabia: Undercard Results and Full Fight Card Breakdown

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this afternoon in Saudi Arabia for a heavyweight showdown with Kristian Prenga, a bout positioned as the final step on his path to a potential Tyson Fury clash later this year.

Event Details
Broadcast: DAZN PPV or DAZN Ultimate
Location: Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Undercard results

Ziyad Almaayouf secured a unanimous decision despite an early knockdown, outlasting Frank Lucian Mango over the full distance. Almaayouf settled in after the setback and delivered more effective punches in the later rounds, gradually building a scorecard lead. Mango remained competitive throughout but could not match Almaayouf’s sustained output. The win improved Almaayouf to 8-1-1 in front of a supportive Saudi crowd.

Mikie Tallon recorded a spectacular first-round stoppage of Orlando Pino at 1:31. Tallon came out aggressively, flooring Pino with heavy shots before the referee intervened. The victory extends Tallon’s undefeated record to 15-0 and marks one of the quickest finishes on the card.

Mohammed Alakel captured a fifth-round TKO over Lydon Chircop after a relentless body attack. Alakel broke down Chircop with sustained pressure and landed multiple knockdowns before the referee stepped in at 2:02. Alakel celebrated with a backflip in the ring, improving his record and delivering another early stoppage.

Sultan Almohammed needed just three rounds to stop Efren Besalduch in a featherweight bout. Almohammed floored Besalduch twice in the third round with sharp combinations and body shots that dismantled him. Besalduch beat the first count but was unable to recover from the second onslaught, resulting in a referee stoppage at 2:41. The win kept Almohammed undefeated.

Omar Hikal dominated Brian Castellano over four rounds, earning a unanimous decision (40-35 on all cards) at super middleweight. Hikal’s sharp jab and higher work rate controlled the pace, while Castellano struggled to keep up. The victory improves Hikal to 2-0 in his professional career.

Mohamed Mabrouk Yehia outpointed Bryan Zapata in a four-round super lightweight affair, securing a clear unanimous decision. Mabrouk landed consistently from the opening bell and prevented Zapata from mounting any meaningful offense. The win brings Mabrouk’s record to 2-0.

MAIN PPV CARD

Around 1:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM UK – Estimated Main Event: 5:00 PM EDT | 10:00 PM UK – Live on DAZN PPV

Anthony Joshua (251 lbs / 113.9 kg) vs. Kristian Prenga (261.4 lbs / 118.6 kg)
Heavyweight, 12 rounds

Hamzah Sheeraz (167.8 lbs / 76.1 kg) vs. Simon Zachenhuber (166.6 lbs / 75.6 kg)
WBO super middleweight title, 12 rounds

Josh Kelly (153.4 lbs / 69.6 kg) vs. Caoimhin Agyarko (154 lbs / 69.9 kg)
IBF super welterweight title, 12 rounds

Reito Tsutsumi (128.6 lbs / 58.3 kg) vs. Alvino Herrera (128.8 lbs / 58.4 kg)
Super featherweight, 10 rounds

Jacob Bank (168.8 lbs / 76.6 kg) vs. Pawel August (169.4 lbs / 76.8 kg)
Super middleweight, 8 rounds

Nishant Dev (155 lbs / 70.3 kg) vs. Cesar Diaz (152.4 lbs / 69.1 kg)
Super welterweight, 8 rounds

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