'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents
Summary
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is preparing for his return to the ring in Riyadh on 25 July, facing Albanian fighter Kristian Prenga. Joshua is motivated to honor the parents of two friends who died in a car crash he survived in Nigeria last December, and a win would set up a future fight against Tyson Fury.Key Facts
- Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria last December that killed two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele.
- Joshua sustained minor injuries but will fight Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Riyadh as his first match since the accident.
- Joshua speaks about standing strong "as a soldier" for the parents of his friends and prioritizing their grief before his own.
- A potential fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury is planned for later this year, possibly in October or November.
- Joshua last fought Jake Paul in December, holding a professional record of 29 wins and 4 losses.
- Joshua credits training with former rival Oleksandr Usyk for improving his skills and confidence.
- Kristian Prenga has a record of 20 wins (all by stoppage) and 1 loss but is considered a heavy underdog.
- Fury plans an interim fight potentially on 1 August in Dublin before the expected match with Joshua.
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