Anthony Joshua Set for Ring Return After Recovery From Car Accident, Eyes Saudi Comeback Fight
By Ranti Thomas
A return to the boxing ring is on the horizon for Anthony Joshua, who is preparing for his first fight since surviving a car accident that briefly disrupted his career plans.
The British heavyweight is expected to fight on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will face Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga in a scheduled comeback bout.
The contest forms part of a major boxing event in the Saudi capital and marks Joshua’s first official fight since his knockout win over Jake Paul in December 2025.
His break from competition followed a serious road accident in Nigeria, which left him with minor injuries and resulted in the loss of two close associates.
Promoters have positioned the upcoming bout as a step back into elite competition, with discussions already ongoing around a potential future clash with Tyson Fury.
Joshua, a former unified world heavyweight champion, has been adjusting his training programme as he works to regain full competitive rhythm.
Prenga, his opponent, enters the fight with a strong knockout record and is seen as a dangerous test for Joshua’s comeback ambitions.
Interest in the fight has grown internationally, with boxing fans viewing it as a key indicator of Joshua’s form after his time away from the sport.
The Riyadh event is expected to attract global attention as speculation continues around what could come next in Joshua’s heavyweight career.