SportBoxingAnthony JoshuaAnthony Joshua was dropped twice in the opening round by Kristian Prenga on Saturday night, but rallied to a stunning second round knockout in Saudi Arabia16:12, 28 Jul 2026A member of Anthony Joshua's team has brutally hit back at Simon Jordan after the talkSPORT presenter questioned the Brit's knockout victory over Kristian Prenga.‌'AJ' returned to the ring on Saturday night for the first time since being involved in a tragic car crash over in Nigeria which resulted in the deaths of close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.‌The former two-time heavyweight champion was dropped twice in the opening round by the Albanian, but sensationally rallied to a second round knockout victory. Joshua's remarkable win has guaranteed a date with long-time rival Tyson Fury - which is due to take place before the end of the year.‌Yet Jordan was rather sceptical of the end result, writing: “Not having that … #anthonyjoshua fight. Dropped twice and sets the tempo, how’s that ? … Prenga totally different in 2nd. Something not quite right , all designed to rinse maximum amount of money …”FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page‌Sergey Lapin, Director of Team Usyk, has since brutally hit back at Jordan's remarks. Joshua teamed up with the Ukrainian's team prior to his bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul back in December - and Lapin once again played a key role on Saturday night.In an interview with Action Network, Lapin said: "What do I think of Simon Jordan’s comments? I suppose they also told Prenga to walk straight into a punch that weighed one and a half tonnes. Everyone is entitled to their own theories. I have a friend who still believes the Earth is flat and that space doesn’t exist. Personally, I’d rather discuss what actually happened inside the ring than someone else’s imagination."Lapin was quick to turn his attentions to Joshua versus Fury, and is confident his man can secure a devastating knockout over the 'Gypsy King.' "Time certainly plays a role. It helps you recover, refine your game, and sharpen your timing. But time alone doesn’t win great fights," he said.Article continues below"When it comes to Joshua versus Fury, I genuinely believe AJ can knock Tyson Fury out. This is the kind of fight where one mistake changes everything. Both men have what I call a “red button”—one decisive shot capable of ending the night. The question isn’t whether the fight happens in one month or six. The question is who finds that moment first. That’s why I believe AJ can finish the fight inside the distance."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Tyson FurySimon JordanAnthony Joshua