Boxing figures overwhelmingly expect Anthony Joshua to beat Kristian Prenga in their heavyweight contest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with most predicting an early stoppage. The bout matters because a Joshua win would preserve plans for a long-awaited fight with Tyson Fury later this year.

Joshua brings a record of 29 wins, including 26 stoppages, and four defeats, while Prenga has stopped opponents in all 20 of his victories but has not faced comparable opposition. Pundits said Prenga could be dangerous early, but expected Joshua’s experience, jab and physical condition to prove decisive within the first few rounds.