British boxer Anthony Joshua made a triumphant return to the ring after knocking out Albanian Kristian Prenga in the second episode at the Jeddah venue, Saudi Arabia.

Despite overcoming a complex start in which he visited the canvas twice during the opening round, the former world heavyweight champion defined the fight on the fast track to ensure the completion of the clash against Tyson Fury at the end of 2026.

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The harsh warning after the victory in Jeddah

During the interview given to the official broadcast at the conclusion of the rope match, Anthony Joshua did not hide his intentions to face the star clash against his compatriot with maximum aggressiveness. The Watford fighter sent a direct message about what he expects from the already agreed negotiation.

“I'm going to rip out his heart,” Anthony Joshua said into the television network's microphone during live coverage. “I am the baddest and most ruthless champion that has ever existed,” added the athlete to establish his position on the duel in the highest category.

Despite the forcefulness of his words, the English boxer qualified his speech in the same appearance before the accredited press in the Asian arena, recognizing his rival's journey and marking differences with respect to previous fights. “He is not Oleksandr [Usyk],” the boxer continued in his statements. "All joking aside, I respect everything he has done and achieved, but as fighters, we are here now. I hope the fans have a great show," he told the media.

The way clear for the clash of heavyweights

The favorable presentation of the former champion coincided with the performance completed 24 hours earlier by Tyson Fury in Asia. The British rival surpassed his own preparation commitment in the city of Pattaya, Thailand, where he defeated the experienced Pole Mariusz Wach by technical knockout in the seventh round.

With both triumphs ratified on the international billboards, the legal representatives of the corners will advance with the final phase of organizing the show. The promotional companies involved confirmed that the commercial agreements have the corresponding signatures, guaranteeing that both heavyweight leaders will meet in the ring before the closing of the 2026 calendar.

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