India, July 25 -- Anthony Joshua is set for an emotional comeback on Saturday as the former unified heavyweight champion takes on Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be Joshua's first since surviving a tragic car accident in Nigeria last December, an incident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and members of his training team. The fight represents a significant step in the Briton's return as he looks to rebuild momentum inside the ring.

Standing across from him will be Kristian Prenga, who brings an impressive knockout record but faces the biggest challenge of his professional career. The New Jersey-based heavyweight has accumulated 20 wins by stoppage with just one defeat, though he has...