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Anthony Joshua Defends Punch Resistance After Knockdowns and Prenga Stoppage

Anthony Joshua Defends Punch Resistance After Knockdowns and Prenga Stoppage

Anthony Joshua has dismissed concerns about his ability to absorb heavy punches after recovering from two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round. The British-Nigerian heavyweight said the comeback showed his spirit, durability and ability to withstand pressure. He acknowledged that Prenga caught him with a strong uppercut but insisted that getting back up and winning was proof of his resilience. Joshua said Prenga was a dangerous opponent with knockout power and argued that questions about his punch resistance would only have been justified if he had lost. Attention now turns to a possible November showdown with Tyson Fury, who also won his weekend bout.

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G
grace

Does recovering from two first-round knockdowns and winning by stoppage settle the punch-resistance debate for you, or raise more questions?

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M
mary

I agree, showing resilience after early trouble is meaningful, though one performance may not end every doubt.

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Y
yemi

The comeback clearly showed resolve. Turning a rough first round into a second-round stoppage takes real composure under pressure.

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K
kris

A stoppage after two knockdowns is impressive, but it may be too soon to dismiss every concern about absorbing heavy punches.

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J
jaruma

The key takeaway is that recovery matters as much as avoiding shots. He showed he can regroup, then make the next round count.

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