Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga undercard could feature two British world champions

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Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly are being lined up to fight on Anthony Joshua’s undercard.Joshua will step into the ring in a warm-up fight against unknown Albanian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia.Joshua and Prenga will headline what promises to be an exciting card in JeddahAFPThe event has yet to be announced but it is expected several big names are competing to be on the bill.And Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that IBF super-welterweight champion Kelly and new WBO super-middleweight champion Sheeraz are in consideration.He told Boxing Scene: “I think there could be two world championship fights on the undercard.“Hamzah Sheeraz may be one of those as well. “Obviously we’ll talk to Frank Warren and Spencer Brown [Sheeraz’s prmoter and manager] and everybody, and Josh Kelly could feature on there as well. “That’ll be announced this coming week.”It would be too big additions to the card, with the pair likely to make title defences.Belfast Caoimhin Agyarko is in line to face Kelly, having been declared the mandatory challenger with the fight ordered.As for Sheeraz, it will likely be his first defence as opposed to an early unification clash.Sheeraz defeated Alem Begic in routine fashion to capture the vacant title.Sheeraz is one of two champions that could place on the billAnd he is now looking to build towards big fights including a potential mega-clash with Canelo Alvarez.Joshua – I’m ready for Prenga and Fury and way moreIn the main event, Joshua will return for the first time since being caught up in a tragic car accident in December.Many suggested he would retire from the sport, but he now has a big 2026 ahead including a signed clash with Fury.It is unclear how long Joshua has left in the sport given he is now 36-years-old and coming into his twilight years.But the British heavyweight has suggested he could fight until he hits 40.He said: “I’m coming up to 37 in October, so it’s only three years, it’ll go quick.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.“Obviously it’s going to be tough, but I definitely think I’m tough enough to do it. Why not? I’m definitely more mature.“So that’s the road map, undisputed champion, we’re on the journey. July 25 is getting back on the gravy train.”