Britain’s boxer Anthony Joshua celebrates winning against Albania’s boxer Kristian Prenga in their heavyweight boxing fight at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah on July 26, 2026. Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on July 26, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury. (Photo by AFP)
Nigerian-British-born heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has dedicated his victory over Kristian Prenga to his late friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after overcoming knockdowns to secure a second-round knockout win.
The bout marked Joshua’s first fight since a car crash in Nigeria in December claimed the lives of Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer.
Joshua entered the ring wearing camouflage attire bearing the names of the deceased coaches in their honour.
Speaking after the fight, the former world heavyweight champion described the victory as a tribute to their memory.
