Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: Live stream, TV and undercard for AJ’s return ahead of potential Tyson Fury clash

ANTHONY JOSHUA is back TONIGHT against Kristian Prenga in a mammoth Riyadh showdown! This will be AJ’s first contest since returning to training after a tragic car accident took the lives of two of his close friends in December. Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul last year Credit: AFP We could finally get to see Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua punch it out Credit: Getty Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga will clash TONIGHT Credit: Getty Joshua has not fought since dismantling Jake Paul in their mega-money bout just ten days before the crash. There’s no doubt that AJ will want to do his late friends proud and the first of his “multi-fight deal” includes a scrap with Albanian heavyweight Prenga. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Plus, if he comes out on top as expected, a long-awaited battle of Britain fight with Tyson Fury is imminent with Ring Magazine reported that the encounter is now a ‘done deal’. Joshua is certainly the heavy favourite for the summer extravaganza as his Albanian opponent has never fought a household name. Read more on Anthony Joshua In addition to that, AJ’s only four defeats have come against respectable opponents – Andy Ruiz Jr, Oleksandr Usyk (twice) and a stoppage by Daniel Dubois. However, Joshua will need to be wary of Prenga as the Albanian heavy-hitter stands at 6ft5 and has an impressive record of 20-1. SunSport can reveal all the key details for AJ’s mouthwatering comeback fight. When is Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga? Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga will take place TONIGHT, Saturday, July 25. Ring-walks for Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga are expected to start at approximately 10:52pm BST which is 11:52pm local time and 5:52pm in the US. However, AJ’s comeback card is scheduled to get underway from 6pm BST which is 7pm local time and 1pm in the US. The venue has been confirmed as the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Most read in Sport Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga - all the info Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in his huge comeback fight How to watch Joshua vs Prenga Visit DAZN.com or download the DAZN app and watch on mobile, Smart TV, console, streaming stick, and other connected devices. Click ‘Buy now’ to create an account or sign in. Purchase the Joshua vs Prenga’s pay-per-view with a 7-day free trial (new customers only), or get it included in DAZN Ultimate with a minimum of 12 pay-per-views a year including Moses vs. Hrgovic on August 29 Watch AJ’s comeback ahead of the Fury fight. Do not miss Joshua vs. Prenga only on DAZN. Alternatively, SunSport will also keep you up to date on all the action with our live blog. What is the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga undercard? The full card features 13 fights, and they are stacked with talent. *Subject to change Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – MAIN EVENT Hamzah Sheeraz vs Simon Zachenhuber – Super-middleweight Josh Kelly vs Caoimhin Agyarko – Super-welterweight Reito Tsutsumi vs Alvino Herrera Meza – Super-featherweight Oleksandr Khyzhniak vs Lenny Patrach – Light-heavyweight Jacob Bank vs Pawel August – Super-middleweight Mikie Tallon vs Orlando Pino – Super-flyweight Nishant Dev vs Cesar Diaz – Super-welterweight Ziyad Almaayouf vs Frank Lucian Mango – Welterweight Mohammed Alakel vs Lydon Chircop – Lightweight Sultan Almohammed vs Efren Besalduch – Super-featherweight Omar Hikal vs Brian Castellano – Super-middleweight Mohamed Mabrouk Yehya vs Bryan Zapata – Super-lightweight Kristian Prenga is hoping to pull off an upset Credit: Getty What has been said? Joshua said: “It is no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring and today is the next step on that journey. “I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight deal starting with July 25th in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off. “As I said, the landlord will collect his rent. That is certain.” Kristian Prenga is confident he can pull off a shock win in Saudi. Prenga said: “Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, but he made a terrible miscalculation in picking me as his opponent. “This is the kind of fight that changes everything in my life and his. “I know they have big plans after this fight. I know they are overlooking me. I’m happy about that. “I will derail their plans and shock the world this July in Saudi Arabia.” The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring. Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in July to face Kristian Prenga ahead of a potential blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury later in the year. The Gypsy King also features in a warm-up bout the day before AJ, as he takes on Mariusz Wach in Thailand. And Moses Itauma returns for his toughest fight yet against Filip Hrgovic in August. Here’s all the big fights coming up… July Sat 4 – Bruce Carrington vs Rene Palacios Sat 18 – Harlem Eubank vs David Papot – DAZN Fri 24 – Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN Sun 26 – Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu August Sat 1 – Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain – DAZN Sat 15 – Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott – DAZN Sat 29 – Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN September Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now