Joshua returns to ring July 25 after car crash

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Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will face Kristian Prenga in a warm-up fight ahead of a proposed showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.

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This will be his first appearance in the ring since he survived a fatal car crash in December, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends.

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Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh announced on Monday that the bout will form part of the Esports World Cup event and will be broadcast live on DAZN.

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Joshua has also signed a two-fight deal with Riyadh Season, with the second contest expected to be the long-anticipated clash against Fury at the back end of the year.

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The July contest will be Joshua’s first appearance since his knockout victory over Jake Paul in December.

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According to him, he had used the break to rebuild and prepare for stepping back into the ring.

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“It’s no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring, and today is the next step on that journey.

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“I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight deal starting with July 25th in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off. As I said, the landlord will collect his rent. That is certain.”

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