Anthony Joshua Returns to the Ring in July

Anthony Joshua is back in the ring, and fans are eagerly anticipating his return. The former unified heavyweight champion is set to face Kristian Prenga in July, a tuneup fight for an all-English showdown with Tyson Fury.

What happened?

Anthony Joshua's return to the ring was announced recently, with the former champion set to face Kristian Prenga in July. This fight is seen as a tuneup for Joshua's highly anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury.

Why it matters for Anthony Joshua

Joshua's return to the ring is a significant moment for the boxing world. The former champion has been out of action for some time, and his return will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.

What comes next?

Joshua's fight against Prenga is set to take place in July, with the all-English showdown with Fury to follow. This will be a major test for Joshua, who will be looking to prove himself against one of the best heavyweights in the world.

In addition to Joshua's return, other notable fights are set to take place in the coming months. Xander Zayas will defend his unified junior middleweight title against Jaron "Boots" Ennis on June 27, while Errol Spence makes his return against Tim Tszyu in Australia.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is also set to return to action in September, when he faces WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli. With so many big fights on the horizon, the boxing world is certainly in for an exciting few months.

What's next for Anthony Joshua?

Joshua's return to the ring is a significant moment for the boxing world. The former champion has been out of action for some time, and his return will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.

Joshua's fight against Prenga is set to take place in July, with the all-English showdown with Fury to follow. This will be a major test for Joshua, who will be looking to prove himself against one of the best heavyweights in the world.

The boxing schedule for 2026

The boxing calendar is loading up quickly as the first half of 2026 is drawing to a close. After a quick start to the year in January and February, tons of fights have been announced for spring and summer, and a major one in September.

The boxing world was almost turned upside down in May when unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk nearly lost to kickboxer Rico Verhoeven before pulling out a controversial late stoppage victory.

As the calendar flips to June, there are some big fights on the docket this month. Among the fights we're most looking forward to in the near future is Xander Zayas' unified junior middleweight title defense against Jaron "Boots" Ennis on June 27.

Ennis is one of the sport's top rising stars and has a chance to collect a few belts against a tough opponent in Zayas. Then, in July, former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua makes his return against Kristian Prenga as an anticipated tuneup fight for an all-English showdown with Tyson Fury.

Plus, former unified welterweight king Errol Spence makes his return against Tim Tszyu in Australia. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is set for a return to action in September, when he faces WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli.

Take a look at the calendar for 2026 below. Note: This will be updated constantly with changes and additions.

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