Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says overcoming adversity in his victory over Kristian Prenga has strengthened his belief ahead of his proposed blockbuster showdown with fellow Briton Tyson Fury.
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Joshua admitted the contest against Prenga was far from straightforward but believes the difficult moments ultimately served as valuable preparation for what could become one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
Speaking after the bout, the Nigerian British boxer said digging deep under pressure reminded him of the resilience required to remain at the elite level of the heavyweight division.
“The fight didn’t go exactly the way I planned, but getting through those difficult moments showed my character and determination,” Joshua said.
The 35-year-old has been heavily linked with a long-awaited clash against Fury, a contest that boxing fans have demanded for years. Despite several failed attempts to make the fight, negotiations have gathered fresh momentum in recent months, raising hopes that both former world champions will finally meet in the ring.
Joshua insisted he has no intention of allowing the opportunity to slip away after the work invested by his team.
“I never wanted the Fury fight to slip away after everything my team, Eddie Hearn and everyone involved have put into making it happen. I owe it to the fans to see this fight become a reality,” he added.
The former Olympic gold medalist believes the performance against Prenga highlighted areas that still require improvement while reinforcing his confidence that he remains capable of competing with the very best in the heavyweight division.
A potential Joshua-Fury showdown would rank among the biggest events in modern boxing, with both fighters having held multiple world heavyweight titles and established themselves as two of Britain’s most successful boxers of the past decade.
Attention will now turn to the official confirmation of the proposed fight, with boxing supporters around the world hoping the long-anticipated heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Fury finally becomes a reality in the coming months.
