Anthony Joshua returns to the ring against Kristian Prenga in a heavyweight bout positioned as preparation for an anticipated unification fight with fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury. The 36-year-old British fighter demonstrated knockout capability in his December victory over Jake Paul, though his recent career trajectory has included losses to top contenders Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, with the latter delivering a sixth-round knockout last September.

Prenga, an Albanian heavyweight at 35, presents as a favourable opponent despite carrying legitimate knockout power, having compiled a 20-fight professional record with only one defeat occurring in 2017. The bout takes place in Saudi Arabia alongside other championship defences, with Joshua requiring a convincing victory to sustain his case for headlining a major championship fight against Fury later in the year.