‘Who’s that?’… Anthony Joshua accused of ‘can crushing’ after 20-1 comeback opponent is revealed

Anthony Joshua will return to the ring against a 20-1 contender this summer.

The previous two-time heavyweight world champion hasn’t fought since knocking out Jake Paul in December.

While celebrating his victory, Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal automotive crash that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.

What do you make of Anthony Joshua’s comeback opponent? 🥊

Kristian Prenga’s 20-1 (20 KOs) record looks good until you glance through his former opponents. 😬

Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga next

Anthony Joshua’s boxing profession seemed to be in limbo following the deadly accident in Nigeria.

In recent months, the 36-year-old has been training with the intent of returning to the ring.

On Monday, it was announced that Joshua will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.

Prenga boasts a 20-1 record and has scored knockouts in each one among his boxing wins.

The 6ft 5in Albanian’s resume doesn’t include anyone remotely near Joshua’s level.

Prenga is viewed as a comparatively straightforward warm-up fight ahead of something much greater.

Joshua has ‘signed’ to face Tyson Fury in an all-British blockbuster on Netflix within the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Fans react to Anthony Joshua’s comeback fight

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga has been met with widespread negativity on social media.

Many boxing fans imagine ‘AJ’ should’ve picked a greater opponent or jumped straight in with Tyson Fury.

“Can crushing at its finest,” one fan said. While one other asked: “Who the f— is that this?”

“Hahaha, fighting a man whose last opponent was 16-15,” one other person commented.

“Horrible, they need to have him vs. [Deontay] Wilder before he fights Fury,” another person fumed.

“His resume stinks,” one other X user complained.

“What a f—ing joke,” a sixth fan said.