Anthony Joshua emerges victorious with a crushing KO over Kristian Prenga

Anthony Joshua has emerged victorious over Kristian Prenga, defeating the heavyweight challenger by knockout in a thrilling bout that saw the former world champion overcome an early setback.

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According to a report by BBC Sport on Saturday, Joshua faced a daunting start as Prenga launched a fierce attack, catching him with powerful punches in the opening round and sending him crashing to the canvas twice.

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The British boxer's fans were left stunned as Prenga appeared poised to pull off a monumental upset, but Joshua quickly regained his composure and leveraged his experience to mount a formidable counterattack.

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Joshua's relentless pressure and potent combinations ultimately turned the tide of the fight, forcing the stoppage in the second round as he landed a devastating right-hand blow that sent Prenga tumbling to the ground.

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The final shot prompted the referee to intervene and halt the contest, securing Joshua's hard-fought victory in a dramatic turnaround that showcased his unyielding spirit and determination.

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In the aftermath of his win, Joshua, 36, became emotional as he reflected on the personal challenges he has faced, stating "It's more than punch power. That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina, that was the family.

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Joshua's emotions overwhelmed him, causing him to choke up and step away from the microphone before adding "It's my brother. I don't want to talk about it," as he struggled to come to terms with his feelings.

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Speculation had been rife that fellow British boxer Fury might make an appearance at the event, despite his earlier assertions that he would not attend, but he remained true to his word and was nowhere to be seen just 24 hours after his own warm-up win over Mariusz Wach in Thailand.

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Joshua expressed his respect for Fury's achievements, saying "I respect everything he has done and everything that he has achieved, but as a fighting person, we're here now," as he looked ahead to the prospect of facing his rival in the ring.

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Joshua added "I hope the fans will be in for a lovely treat" as he anticipated the highly anticipated showdown, with contracts already signed, although the venue and date for the fight, over a decade in the making, remain unknown.

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The chaotic night ultimately belonged to Joshua, who forged his victory through adversity during one of the most difficult periods of his life, emerging stronger and more resilient as a result.