Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex PattleMonday 27 July 2026 17:33 BSTEmotional Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in crash after Prenga fight victoryAnthony Joshua secured a second-round knockout victory over Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, despite being floored twice in the opening round of their bout.Joshua's win was crucial for preserving his highly anticipated all-British clash with Tyson Fury, which is expected to take place later this year.Reflecting on the challenging first round, Joshua stated on the 5 Live Boxing Podcast that he felt "unstoppable" after overcoming the adversity, viewing the experience as character-building.This was Joshua’s first fight since a fatal car crash in December that killed two of his teammates, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, adding emotional weight to his performance.Joshua emphasised the spiritual aspect of fighting, crediting the support of others and his team for helping him overcome adversity in the ring.In fullAnthony Joshua offers unique take on struggles against Kristian PrengaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in