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Bidarian: Paul Tested Joshua More Than Prenga

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Nakisa Bidarian claims Jake Paul provided a tougher test for Anthony Joshua than Kristian Prenga. Joshua was dropped twice in the first round by Prenga but recovered to knock him out in round two, staying on track for a potential Tyson Fury showdown.

Bidarian told *Sky Sports News* that Paul lasted six rounds with Joshua before a knockout punch broke his jaw in two places, while Prenga was finished in two rounds absorbing similar shots. "Jake Paul won more than the guy on Saturday night won," Bidarian said, expressing pride in Paul's performance despite the outcome.

Joshua returned to the ring seven months after a fatal car crash in Nigeria killed his friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele. Bidarian praised Joshua's emotional resilience: "For him to make that walk seven months later... massive respect, massive admiration."

Jake Paul will 100 per cent box again, according to Bidarian, with a shortlist including Francis Ngannou, Chris Eubank Jr, Ryan Garcia, Tommy Fury, and Edgar Berlanga. MVP's next event is scheduled for August 29 in Birmingham, headlined by Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron.