JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – JULY 24: Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga face-off during the weight in ahead of their fight on the ‘The Comeback’ fight card at Jeddah Promenade on July 24, 2026 in Jeddah, . (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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Returning to the squared circle on Saturday, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will headline a robust Saudi Arabian boxing event in Jeddah, facing Albanian challenger Kristian Prenga. While Joshua is favored to dominate, the build‑up carries extra weight as he gears up for a looming showdown with Tyson Fury. A victory over Prenga is essential to keep his title ambitions on track. Here’s the essential information you need to know about the upcoming card.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Event: Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga, “The Comeback”
- Date/venue: Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Jeddah Superdome, Saudi Arabia
- Main card start: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST
- Main‑event ring walks: approximately 5:45 p.m. ET / 10:45 p.m. BST
- Weigh‑in: Joshua 251 lbs · Prenga 261.4 lbs
- Broadcast: DAZN pay‑per‑view, $59.99 US / £19.99 UK (included with DAZN Ultimate)
- Records: Joshua 29‑4 (26 KOs) · Prenga 20‑1 (20 KOs)
What Time Does Anthony Joshua Vs. Kristian Prenga Start?
The main card begins at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST), with the headliner’s ring walk scheduled around 5:45 p.m. ET, pending undercard progression. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN as a pay‑per‑view costing $59.99 in the United States and £19.99 in the United Kingdom, and it is also included in the DAZN Ultimate subscription package. It shares the same date as the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu bout in Sydney, creating back‑to‑back boxing events across continents.
Anthony Joshua Vs. Kristian Prenga Weigh‑In Results
At Friday’s official weigh‑in by the Jeddah waterfront, Joshua stepped onto the scale at 251 lb, while Prenga recorded 261.4 lb, leaving the Albanian challenger roughly ten pounds heavier. It was Joshua’s heaviest appearance in years—up 7.6 lb from his December bout against Jake Paul and just shy of his career‑high 255.4 lb. The added mass appears to be a tactical choice to leverage power against a larger opponent.
Who Else Is On The Anthony Joshua Vs. Kristian Prenga Card?
Beneath the main event, the 13‑bout lineup includes two title contests: Hamzah Sheeraz will defend his WBO super‑middleweight belt against Simon Zachenhuber, and Josh Kelly will contest the IBF junior‑middleweight title against Caoimhin Agyarko. Additional standout names on the card are Reito Tsutsumi, Oleksandr Khyzhniak and India’s Nishant Dev.
What Does Anthony Joshua Need To Do Against Kristian Prenga?
To secure widespread approval, Joshua must deliver a decisive performance. Anything less than a stoppage win could invite criticism, especially given the looming showdown with Tyson Fury. Training alongside Oleksandr Usyk’s camp, Joshua has emphasized the need to “show greatness” amid heightened scrutiny fueled by Fury’s recent public comments.
