British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is preparing for his first fight since the tragic deaths of two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who died in a car crash in Nigeria on December 29, 2026. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the same incident, stated he is "not ready for it to sink in yet" and is keeping his mind occupied.

Ghami was Joshua's rehabilitation coach for over a decade, and Ayodele was a personal trainer. Joshua's upcoming opponent is Kristian Prenga, marking his return to the ring after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Joshua admitted to feeling "a little bit nervous" but expressed clarity on his objectives.

A highly anticipated fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury is slated for later in the year, contingent on both boxers winning their upcoming bouts. Fury is set to fight Mariusz Wach, with the potential for a face-off between Joshua and Fury occurring within four to six weeks following Joshua's fight against Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.