Joshua vs Prenga LIVE: Reaction after AJ recovers from two chaotic knockdowns

Anthony Joshua has a glimmer in his eye as he recites Mike Tyson’s warning to Lennox Lewis, directing the strains at Tyson Fury.

It appears greater than ever we are going to lastly see Joshua and Fury share a hoop.

AJ begins itemizing off his thank yous, earlier than remembering Tyson Fury. He seems round, begins calling out his obvious subsequent opponent. When informed he’s not in attendance, he smirks and shares: “Truthful do’s”.

Anthony Joshua is introduced because the winner of this contest by KO. Fortunately Kristian Prenga is up and speaking within the ring – a superb factor to see after the Albanian was sprawled on the canvas.

What a loopy two rounds. AJ regarded gone within the first – knocked down twice. However for some motive Prenga backed off within the second, and with 30 second left, Joshua fires away and drops the Albanian by the ropes.

There’s no approach he’s getting again to his ft, and the referee waves the competition off. A ridiculous six minutes or so.

Joshua retains gesturing to his left leg, maybe indicating a problem. He’s definitely boxing like he’s bought an issue.

However Prenga has backed off after his instant success, permitting Joshua to tee off.

Anthony Joshua is again in his nook, and already there’s concern if he’s bought it in him. Prenga’s uppercut despatched him to the ground inside 30 seconds. The time within the nook will likely be treasured.

Anthony Joshua’s legs are unsteady, and he’s limping. Prenga chucks him to the ground, however that’s not one other knockdown. An identical scuffle occurs once more, and this time its a knockdown – the second of the primary spherical.

Prenga has made himself recognized – sending the favorite right down to the canvas inside 30 seconds. AJ already seeking to survive.

We’ve had Michael Buffer’s pre-bout ramble, we’ve had the anthems, which means it’s time for the principle occasion.

Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) takes on Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs). Victory for Joshua ought to lastly arrange an all-British heavyweight conflict with Tyson Fury. A loss could be arguably the largest shock of AJ’s profession, and throw an enormous spanner within the works.