Albanian heavyweight boxer Kristian Prenga is confident that on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, he will defeat two-time heavyweight champion in professional boxing, superstar Anthony Joshua, and shock the world.
A media conference was held on Monday to promote the fight between Joshua and Prenga.
Prenga has a professional boxing record of 20 wins and one loss. All of his victories have come by knockout.
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"Honestly, when the coach called me and said 'you're going to fight Joshua', I didn't believe it, but I said yes, it's my time. I respect him, he's a great fighter and I've watched him from the first fight. I grew up with him, but now it's my time. But, in the ring, I have no respect for anyone. I train hard, stronger than ever, I feel very good, ready and I think I'm going to shock the world," Prenga said, reports "Ring Magazine".
Joshua fought his last fight in December of last year, when he knocked out YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul in the sixth round.
For Joshua, the fight with Preng is seen as preparation for the much-anticipated showdown against Tyson Fury.
"He'll do what he has to do. I respect him like I respect any opponent, but I know what I'm going to do...This is my division," Joshua said.
Joshua then asked Prenga to give his best and not show disrespect in the ring.
Prenga's last fight was on February 21, when he knocked out American Joe Jones in the first round. He made his professional boxing debut in May 2016.