Nigeria, April 27 -- Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on 25 July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in a comeback bout.

The fight marks Joshua's first outing since he resumed training following a tragic car accident while in Nigeria in December 2025

That tragic accident claimed the lives of two of his close friends, forcing a pause in his career.

Confirming the development, Sky Sports reported that the bout forms part of a new multi-fight agreement for the British-Nigerian boxer, with promoter Eddie Hearn also targeting a potential blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury later in the year, possibly in November, although negotiations are still ongoing.

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