Boxing fans in the UK have been dealt a surprise with the recent news that Anthony Joshua's upcoming bout against Kristian Prenga will no longer take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight, which was initially scheduled to take place in the Middle Eastern city, has been shifted to a UK location, with the new date set for 25 July.
According to reports, Joshua and Prenga will face off in a highly-anticipated fight that is being touted as a warm-up bout for Joshua's contracted fight with Tyson Fury, which is set to take place later this year. Joshua and Fury have been engaged in a long-standing feud, with the two fighters set to face off in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
The move to shift the fight to a UK city will likely come as a welcome boost to fans of the sport, who will no longer have to travel to the Middle East to catch the action. However, the reasons behind the change of venue remain unclear, with no official statement from Joshua's team or the promoters of the fight.
The fight against Prenga is expected to provide Joshua with the ideal opportunity to fine-tune his skills and build momentum ahead of his highly-anticipated showdown with Fury. With both fighters possessing formidable skills and a reputation for delivering exciting fights, fans are in for a real treat when Joshua and Prenga face off in the ring on 25 July.