The former unified heavyweight champion returns from tragedy chasing one final piece of unfinished business — a fight with Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua steps back through the ropes this weekend for the first time since surviving the car crash that killed two of his friends, and the timing could not carry more weight. Win convincingly against Albanian puncher Kristian Prenga, and the long-gestating Tyson Fury showdown finally has a green light. Here’s everything you need to know about when the fight starts, where it’s happening, and how to watch every second of it.
When and Where: Joshua vs Prenga Date, Venue and Fight Time
The fight is confirmed for Saturday, July 25, staged at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — the same venue that has hosted several of the sport’s biggest recent heavyweight nights.
- Date: Saturday, July 25
- Venue: Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Main card start: Around 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
- Estimated ring walks: Approximately 10:30–10:45pm BST / 5:30–5:45pm ET / 2:30pm PT
As with most Saudi-staged cards, ring-walk timing can shift depending on how the undercard plays out, so fans should tune in early rather than cutting it close.
How to Watch Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: DAZN PPV Details
The fight streams exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view, available as a standalone purchase without requiring a full subscription.
| Region | PPV Price |
|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 |
| United Kingdom | £19.99 |
Fans already on DAZN’s Ultimate Tier subscription get the event included at no extra cost, making it the more economical route for anyone planning to follow multiple Saudi-backed cards through the rest of the year.
Streaming on Any Device: DAZN App and Website Access
Once purchased or unlocked through Ultimate Tier, the broadcast is accessible across virtually every screen fans might want to use:
- Smart TVs
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- PCs and laptops
- Dedicated streaming devices
Simply log into the DAZN account used to buy the event, and the stream syncs across devices — useful for anyone splitting fight night between the living room and a phone at work.
Free Alternatives: BBC Radio 5 Live and Text Commentary
For UK fans who want the action without the PPV outlay, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will carry ring-by-ring commentary from around 8:30pm BST, presented by Jonathan Overend alongside two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas and boxing analyst Steve Bunce. The BBC Sport website and app will also run live text commentary from 8:00pm BST, covering both undercard title fights and the Joshua-Prenga headline act.
Joshua and Prenga’s Path to Saturday Night
| Fighter | Last 3 Results |
|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | bt Jake Paul (6th-rd stoppage) · lost to Daniel Dubois (5th-rd KO) · bt Francis Ngannou (2nd-rd KO) |
| Kristian Prenga | bt Joe Jones (1st-rd TKO) · bt Brandon Carmack (1st-rd KO) · bt Willie Jake Jr (1st-rd TKO) |
Joshua’s most recent outing — a sixth-round stoppage of Jake Paul in an exhibition bout last December — came after a rocky stretch that included a brutal fifth-round defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in his bid to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. Before that setback, he blitzed Francis Ngannou inside two rounds, a reminder of the destructive power still very much in his hands.
This weekend also marks something bigger than a scorecard for Joshua. It’s his first fight since the car crash that claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, and the emotional weight of that return will likely shape the narrative around the fight as much as anything happening between the ropes.
The Fight Behind the Fight: Why Tyson Fury Looms Large
Every angle of this card points toward November. Tyson Fury fights Mariusz Wach in Thailand the night before, in what’s widely viewed as his own tune-up before a long-awaited collision with Joshua — a rivalry that has simmered for the better part of a decade. Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh is reportedly already central to putting the bout together, though a public spat between promoters Dana White and Eddie Hearn over promotional control, along with lingering questions over which country will host it, means the picture isn’t fully settled yet.
For now, the job in front of Joshua is straightforward on paper: beat Prenga cleanly, stay healthy, and let the pieces fall into place. For Prenga, Saturday represents a once-in-a-career chance to blow the entire plan up.
Full Fight Card: Joshua vs Prenga Undercard
- Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga — Main Event
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs Simon Zachenhuber — WBO super-middleweight title
- Josh Kelly vs Caoimhin Agyarko — IBF super-welterweight title
- Reito Tsutsumi vs Alvino Herrera Meza
- Oleksandr Khyzhniak vs Lenny Patrach
- Mikie Tallon vs Orlando Pino
- Nishant Dev vs Cesar Diaz
- Pawel August vs Jacob Bank
- Mohammed Alakel vs Lydon Chircop
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs Frank Mango
- Sultan Almohammed vs Efren Besalduch
- Omar Hikal vs Brian Castellano
- Mohamed Mabrouk vs Bryan Zapata
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Joshua vs Prenga start?
The main card is expected to begin around 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET, with ring walks for the main event closer to 10:30pm BST / 5:30pm ET.
How much does the PPV cost?
$59.99 in the United States and £19.99 in the United Kingdom, or included free with a DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription.
Can I watch for free?
There’s no free video stream, but UK fans can follow BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and BBC Sport’s live text coverage without paying for the PPV.
Is Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga a title fight?
No world title is on the line, but the winner’s standing in the heavyweight picture — particularly regarding a potential Tyson Fury fight — makes it one of the most consequential non-title bouts of the year. For anyone weighing up predictions or looking for a deeper breakdown of the odds before fight night, Tips.gg has analysis worth a look.
Saturday’s outcome carries implications well beyond the scorecards. A routine Joshua win keeps the Fury fight on track for November and adds another chapter to boxing’s most stubbornly unresolved rivalry; a Prenga upset would blow the entire heavyweight landscape wide open overnight. Either way, the sport will be watching Jeddah closely.