Anthony Joshua staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night, knocking out Albania’s Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight clash after surviving two brutal knockdowns in the opening stanza.
The 36-year-old British-Nigerian former world champion appeared in serious trouble early, as Prenga stormed forward with aggressive intent.
Within the first 20 seconds, the Albanian landed a thudding uppercut and a swinging overhand right that sent Joshua to the canvas.
Though Joshua rose, he remained on unsteady legs, and Prenga quickly trapped him along the ropes, unleashing a flurry of heavy blows that forced a second knockdown before the bell ended the round.
ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KRISTIAN PRENGA IN ROUND 2 👏#JoshuaPrenga pic.twitter.com/MXKjK3cGJM
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Regrouping in his corner, Joshua emerged for the second round with renewed aggression. He established his range with a stiff jab, pushing Prenga backward, then closed the
