Anthony Joshua has made a fierce declaration to Tyson Fury, expressing his intent to defeat him following a knockout victory over Kristian Prenga. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, triumphed in the ring on Saturday night, marking his return after a near-fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
Amidst the anticipation of a potential clash between Fury and Joshua, both fighters completed their warm-up matches. Fury recorded a win against Mariusz Wach, while Joshua faced adversity after being knocked down early in his fight with Prenga before ultimately securing a knockout victory.
Following his comeback win, Joshua called out Fury in the arena, delivering a strong message inspired by Mike Tyson’s famous words to Lennox Lewis. Despite the aggressive tone, Joshua also expressed respect for Fury’s accomplishments and emphasized the significance of their upcoming fight, acknowledging the efforts of promoter Eddie Hearn in finalizing the match.
Hearn praised Joshua’s resilience in returning to the ring and confirmed that the contracts for the highly anticipated bout with Fury have been signed. Reflecting on Joshua’s journey back to boxing after facing personal challenges, Hearn commended Joshua’s strength and determination to overcome obstacles, highlighting the mental fortitude displayed in his recent victory.