‘Face that says everything’ – Usyk gives perfect reaction as Anthony Joshua survives huge scare to beat Kristian Prenga

OLEKSANDR USYK’s face “said everything” during Anthony Joshua’s comeback win over Kristian Prenga. The Watford brawler was stunned by the Albanian as he was knocked down twice. Anthony Joshua survived two knockdowns to beat Krsitian Prenga Credit: AFP Usyk reacts to Anthony Joshua win Credit: X @ringmagazine AJ, 36, was first toppled inside just 20 seconds of the fight as a shock looked on the cards. He got rocked by a sensational uppercut from the underdog and was knocked down again before the end of the first round. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! However, he was able to find his footing in the second round and put a stop to Prenga. AJ’s old nemesis and now pal Usyk was ringside for the fight, and the nerves could be seen pouring off of him. READ MORE ON ANTHONY JOSHUA After the two-time World Champion completed the turnaround victory the Ukrainian breathed a huge sigh of relief. Usyk’s face could be seen to release all of the stress he was carrying during the fight. The moment has gone viral on social media with fans stunned by his reaction. One posted: “Face that says everything.” Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga - all the info Anthony Joshua has BEATEN Kristian Prenga in his comeback fight A second commented: “Oleksandr Usyk breathing a BIG sigh of relief.” A third wrote: “You can tell he genuinely cares about Joshua.” A fourth said: “This reaction alone tells you how much he cares about AJ. That is a good man, right there.” Another added: “Bro resume flashed before his eyes.” AJ was in the ring for the first time since he survived a Nigeria car crash which claimed the lives of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. After the fight, he paid an emotional tribute to the duo. He said: “It’s more than punch power. That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina, that was the families. “It hurts to even talk about it. It has been tough.” AJ completed the win with a second-round knockout Credit: Reuters ANTHONY JOSHUA VS KRISTIAN PRENGA LIVE COVERAGE The victory has also saved the long-awaited Battle of Britain between AJ and Tyson Fury. Fury was not present at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to watch on. But AJ still sent him a message as he added: “I’m going to rip his heart out.” However, for British boxing fans, there is set to be disappointment with the fight due to take place in NEW YORK. Comment now