Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this Saturday to face Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga.
The fight is Joshua’s first since he lost two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, in a car crash in Nigeria in December 2025.
Joshua described the tragedy as one of the hardest moments of his life, one that changed his outlook and gave him extra motivation to keep moving forward.
The British-Nigerian boxer now hopes to honour their memory with a strong performance. He sees this fight as the start of a new chapter in his career.
Joshua also spent the past few months recovering physically and mentally. He now wants to regain momentum in the heavyweight division with a convincing victory.
The 36-year-old remains one of boxing’s biggest stars. Many fans believe a win over Prenga could move him closer to another major fight later this year.
Supporters around the world will watch closely as Joshua makes his return. For the former champion, this fight means more than chasing another victory. It also gives him a chance to pay tribute to two friends he says he will never forget.
Anthony Joshua enters the ring with renewed purpose and whether he wins or loses, his comeback marks an emotional moment in both his life and boxing career.
