Anthony Joshua survives early knockdowns to knockout Prenga with four minutes

Anthony Joshua made a triumphant return to the boxing ring, achieving a decisive second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia on Saturday .

He has bolstered his prospects for a highly anticipated match against Tyson Fury later this year.

The former two-time heavyweight world champion faced an initial challenge after being knocked down in the first round, but he quickly regained control of the fight, compelling the referee to halt the bout at 1 minute and 52 seconds into the second round.

The victory was secured after just 4 minutes and 52 seconds of action.

Joshua entered the match aiming to recover from an extended absence from the ring, while Prenga came in with an unbeaten record from his last 16 fights, including a flawless knockout streak.

Despite the Albanian’s aggressive opening, Joshua swiftly established his rhythm, delivering a series of powerful combinations that concluded the fight.

This victory keeps Joshua on track for a long-anticipated all-British showdown with Tyson Fury, with promoters likely to ramp up discussions following his impressive comeback performance.