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Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring on July 25, 2026, in Riyadh, headlining a card tied to the Esports World Cup and streaming live on DAZN. The bout, billed as “The Comeback,” will see Joshua face Albanian-American heavyweight Kristian Prenga, a knockout-focused fighter with limited top-level experience. The fight marks Joshua’s first appearance since December 2025, following a recovery period that included time off after a car accident earlier in 2026.

Looking ahead, Joshua is reportedly lined up for a blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury later in 2026, potentially in the fourth quarter, with streaming expected on Netflix. Promoter Eddie Hearn and Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh have played key roles in shaping the schedule, positioning the Prenga bout as a tune-up to rebuild momentum ahead of a long-awaited all-British showdown. If both plans hold, the second half of 2026 could deliver one of the biggest heavyweight events in recent years.