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Joshua knocks out Prenga after surviving two early knockdowns

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, knocked out Albania's Kristian Prenga in the second round of their fight on Saturday night. The bout, held in London, saw Joshua take heavy punishment early as Prenga knocked him down twice in the first round. Joshua recovered and came back strongly in the second, landing a series of powerful punches that forced the referee to stop the fight. The victory keeps Joshua on track for a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion. Both Yahoo Sports and Al Jazeera reported the same details: Joshua's two knockdowns, his comeback, and the second-round knockout. They also agreed that the win sets up a future fight with Fury. Neither report offered any differing framing or emphasis; all facts were identical. The fight was part of Joshua's return to the ring after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022. Prenga, a relatively unknown opponent, was seen as a tune-up for Joshua. The two knockdowns raised questions about Joshua's durability, but his quick recovery demonstrated resilience. His promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that negotiations with Fury's camp are ongoing. The potential unification bout is expected to take place later this year in Saudi Arabia or the United Kingdom. Fans and analysts alike are eager for the contest, which would determine the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

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