Saudi Arabia’s love affair with big-ticket boxing continues on July 25, 2026, when Anthony Joshua tops the bill at the Jeddah Superdome in a 12-round heavyweight main event against the unbeaten Kristian Prenga. Broadcast live on DAZN PPV, this is Joshua’s latest attempt to force his way back into the undisputed conversation — a task that requires consistency, statement wins, and the kind of dominant performance that silences the doubters. Prenga provides the test; Riyadh provides the stage.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Jeddah Superdome, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Scheduled Rounds | 12 |
| Titles | None |
| Broadcaster | DAZN PPV |
Anthony Joshua needs no introduction. The two-time unified heavyweight champion from Watford — Olympic gold medallist in 2012 — has been one of the division’s defining figures across a decade of professional boxing. His record of 30-4-0 carries 22 stoppages, evidence of the punching power that made him a global superstar. The four losses — two to Andy Ruiz Jr (he won the rematch) and two to Oleksandr Usyk — have provided painful lessons, but Joshua’s physical gifts remain extraordinary: 6’6”, 84-inch reach, and the ability to put any man on the canvas with one shot. At 36, this is his comeback chapter.
Nationality: British 🇬🇧 | Age: 36 | Stance: Orthodox | Height: 6’6” (198 cm) | Reach: 84” (213 cm)
Record going in: 30-4-0 (22 KOs)
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Daniel Dubois | TKO | 5 |
| L | Oleksandr Usyk | UD | 12 |
| L | Oleksandr Usyk | TKO | 9 |
| W | Jermaine Franklin | UD | 12 |
| W | Andy Ruiz Jr | UD | 12 |
Kristian Prenga arrives with an unblemished 20-1-0 record, built through the European heavyweight ranks. The big heavyweight carries genuine power — his KO ratio reflects a fighter who finishes business when he gets his shots off — and his unbeaten run has turned heads in the division. Prenga is the mandatory challenge that Joshua cannot afford to overlook; the kind of opponent who punishes any lack of focus or sharpness with heavy leather. Details from the Boxing Data platform show Prenga’s record as predominantly built against regional opposition, but 20 professional fights is 20 professional fights, and he enters this contest with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Record going in: 20-1-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Recent Opponent | TKO | — |
| W | Recent Opponent | UD | 10 |
| W | Recent Opponent | KO | — |
| W | Recent Opponent | UD | 10 |
| W | Recent Opponent | UD | 10 |
| Joshua | Prenga | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | — |
| Height | 6’6” (198 cm) | — |
| Reach | 84” (213 cm) | — |
| Record | 30-4-0 | 20-1-0 |
| KOs | 22 (73%) | — |
| Rounds Fought | 230+ | — |
Joshua’s best version is a terrifying fighter: sharp, powerful, disciplined in the jab, and devastating when he gets his right hand working. The version that showed up against Ruiz Jr in their first fight — or against Usyk on the big nights — is a different story, but the physical tools are always there. Against Prenga, Joshua should hold every advantage: experience, pedigree, power, and the mental hardening of 34 professional fights.
Prenga’s path to victory runs through the early rounds. If he can land something significant in the first three or four frames and make Joshua tentative, the fight becomes interesting. But Joshua — for all the setbacks — has never been stopped cold by a punch he didn’t see coming. He has an outstanding chin for a man who hits as hard as he does, and Prenga has not been tested at anything approaching this level. The expectation is that Joshua’s jab neutralises Prenga’s aggression within the first half of the fight, before the right hand starts landing with increasing regularity.
Anthony Joshua:
Kristian Prenga:
Joshua needs a statement here. Four losses demand that the response is emphatic, not merely a points win over a manageable opponent. The data points all favour AJ: superior experience, superior physical attributes, and the kind of one-punch power that shortens fights. Prenga has 20 wins but none against an opponent with Joshua’s resume on either side of the ledger. Expect Joshua to take control by the middle rounds and finish the job in trademark fashion — a right hand or left hook sending Prenga down and the referee waving it off.
Our Pick: Anthony Joshua KO/TKO Rounds 3–7
Odds: Joshua approx. -600 / Prenga +400
| Country | Broadcaster | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Global | DAZN PPV | TBC |
| UK | DAZN PPV | Evening |
| US | DAZN PPV | Afternoon |
Full card start time and main event ring walk to be confirmed. Saudi events typically run from early evening local time (UTC+3).
Joshua vs Prenga headlines a stacked evening of elite boxing in Jeddah. Also on the card:
When is Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga? The fight is on July 25, 2026, at the Jeddah Superdome in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How can I watch Joshua vs Prenga? The fight is broadcast live on DAZN PPV globally. Check your local DAZN platform for pricing and availability.
What is Joshua’s record going into the fight? Joshua enters at 30-4-0 with 22 knockouts. His four losses came against Andy Ruiz Jr (he won the rematch) and Oleksandr Usyk (twice).
What is Prenga’s record? Prenga enters undefeated at 20-1-0, having built his record through the European heavyweight ranks.
Is a world title on the line? No — this is a non-title heavyweight contest, though a dominant Joshua win would boost his claims for a title shot.
What are the betting odds? Joshua is the heavy favourite at approximately -600, with Prenga at around +400.
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