Joshua knocked out Prentga, and Ukrainian Khyzhniak won early in his second professional fight

Former world champion Anthony Joshua secured a knockout victory over Albanian Kristian Prenga, while in the undercard of the boxing evening, Ukrainian Oleksandr Khyzhniak also finished his bout early. This is reported by BBC Sport, writes UNN.

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Joshua found himself in a difficult position early in the first round when Prenga sent him to the canvas with a combination of punches. However, the Briton managed to turn the tide of the fight and knocked out his opponent.

After the bout, Joshua thanked his team, opponent, and fans, and also stated that he cannot be stopped.

You know what I learned? I can't be stopped. I won't be stopped and I won't be pushed aside. We are here and we are moving. Believe me

Khyzhniak knocked out the undefeated Frenchman

In the evening's undercard, Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak had his second professional fight. His opponent was the undefeated Frenchman Lenny Patrach (8-0-1, 5 KOs).

The Ukrainian dominated the ring and finished the fight early in the second round. First, Khyzhniak sent the Frenchman to the canvas, and a few seconds later, with a follow-up attack, secured a knockout, after which the referee stopped the fight.

For Khyzhniak, this victory became his second in the professional ring and the first obtained outside of Ukraine.

Joshua vs. Fury fight could happen soon

After Joshua's victory, promoter Eddie Hearn stated that the bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is already "signed." According to him, news regarding the organization of the fight could appear in the coming days or weeks.

World champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has defeated both Joshua and Fury twice, also shared his thoughts on the potential British showdown.

AJ is more of a class boxer. He has good school boxing and is an Olympic champion. Tyson also has good school boxing, but it's like street boxing. Tyson is very crazy, psychology doesn't matter—he's just crazy. It's a show, but I know it's like a plan

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