Simon Jordan’s crazy theory about Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga has everyone buzzing!
Anthony Joshua scored a knockout win over Kristian Prenga in the second round on Saturday night, but how he won has sparked some wild theories. Joshua stepped back into the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the first time since a tragic car crash in Nigeria last December that took the lives of his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
Before that terrible day, AJ had just added to his record with a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul, bringing his total to 29 wins in 33 fights. The 36-year-old was eager to make an impressive comeback. After Tyson Fury’s quiet win over Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24, Joshua wanted to avoid any surprises against Prenga.
Early in the fight, the two-time heavyweight champ almost faced a shocking loss. Prenga shocked everyone with a big uppercut in the first round, knocking Joshua down twice. It looked like one of the biggest upsets ever, putting Joshua’s much-anticipated fight against Fury in doubt.
But Joshua showed incredible heart, coming back in the second round with a powerful right hand that knocked Prenga down and ended the fight. “It’s more than just power. That was for Latz, for Sina, for their families. It’s hard to talk about—it’s been really tough,” Joshua said, getting emotional before stepping away from the mic.
This dramatic win sets the stage for an exciting match with Fury later this year—the fight fans have been waiting for. Still, many people questioned if the win was real since Joshua was knocked down twice so early. Lots of conspiracy theories popped up online. Simon Jordan, a former football club chairman, even suggested the fight was planned to make as much money as possible.
Jordan tweeted: “Dropped twice and sets the tempo, how’s that? … Prenga totally different in 2nd. Something not quite right, all designed to rinse maximum amount of money.” Some fans agreed, wondering why Prenga suddenly slowed down in the second round or stopped attacking when Joshua was hurt.
Comments included: “Why did Kristian slow down his attack in the second round? Something looks fishy to me,” and “Rd 2 with Prenga just didn’t feel right.” Others called it the “most rigged fight” they’d seen and said Prenga “completely stopped throwing punches” when he had Joshua in trouble.
Joshua and Fury are set to fight in November 2026 after signing contracts, but details like the venue and exact date are still being worked out. Fans are buzzing, hoping to see this huge clash happen soon!