Anthony Joshua Returns After Fatal Car Crash
Anthony Joshua makes his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seven months after surviving a fatal car crash that killed two of his best friends. The former two-time heavyweight world champion was involved in the accident days after knocking out Jake Paul last Christmas, sparking fears he would retire from boxing. Instead, Joshua has set his sights on becoming world champion for a third time.
His opponent, Kristian Prenga, stands in his way, seeking not only to shock the Brit but to derail Joshua's hopes of fighting Tyson Fury later this year. That fight is signed but lacks a venue and date, which could be clarified this weekend.
When and Where Is the Fight?
The bout takes place on Saturday night, July 25, at a venue in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The main event is expected to start around 2 a.m. local time, which is midnight in the UK. All fight times are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard.
How to Watch in the UK
The fight will be streamed exclusively on DAZN as a pay-per-view event. Fans must pay £19.99 on top of their monthly subscription, unless they subscribe to the DAZN Ultimate tier, which costs £24.95 per month and includes the fight at no extra cost. DAZN Ultimate also offers over 185 fight nights annually and at least 12 PPVs, including Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.
Full Fight Card and Running Order
- Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs Simon Zachenhuber
- Josh Kelly vs Caoimhin Agyarko
- Reito Tsutsumi vs Alvino Herrera Meza
- Oleksandr Khyzhniak vs Lenny Patrach
- Jacob Bank vs Pawel August
- Mikie Tallon vs Orlando Pino
- Nishant Dev vs Cesar Diaz
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs Frank Lucian Mango
- Mohammed Alakel vs Lydon Chircop
- Sultan Almohammed vs Efren Besalduch
- Omar Hikal vs Brian Castellano
- Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya vs Bryan Zapata
Quotes from the Fighters
Anthony Joshua said: "I know exactly what I need to do. I’m not worried about respecting this particular opponent, but when I look at myself, I know I’m going to deliver. This is my division. On July 25 in Jeddah, the best man will win. I’m going to go in there and show how good I am. I’m going to show him my class, my skill and my boxing IQ and see if he can survive my power as well."
Kristian Prenga responded: "I respect AJ, he’s a great fighter and I’ve watched him from his first fight, but I think now is my time. I’ve trained more than ever, I feel great, I feel ready and I’m going to show the world. I’m not a talker, I’m a puncher. If I catch you [AJ] you’ve never felt a punch like it. I respect him but in the ring I have no respect for anybody."
