Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga Purse Payouts
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on July 25, 2026, taking on undefeated Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The bout marks Joshua's first appearance since his victory over Jake Paul and serves as the final step before an expected blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.
How Much Will Anthony Joshua Earn?
Anthony Joshua is guaranteed to earn £4 million for his fight against Kristian Prenga. Event is reportedly worth a total purse of around £5 million, with Joshua receiving the majority share. Purse is modest by Joshua's standards and well below the reported $50 million he earned for his previous bout against Jake Paul.
However, this is widely viewed as a tune-up fight ahead of a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, a clash that could become the biggest fight in British boxing history if it takes place later this year or in early 2027.
How Much Will Kristian Prenga Earn?
Kristian Prenga is expected to receive a guaranteed £1 million, making it the biggest purse of his professional career. The unbeaten Albanian heavyweight will earn the largest payday he has ever received, reflecting the opportunity to headline against one of boxing's biggest global stars, Anthony Joshua.
| Fighter | Guaranteed Purse |
|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | £4 million (Guaranteed) |
| Kristian Prenga | £1 million (Guaranteed) |
His biggest reported purse came against Andy Ruiz Jr in their first meeting in 2019, when he earned approximately $88.5 million, while recent blockbuster bouts against Oleksandr Usyk, Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul each generated purses ranging from $40 million to $50 million.
£4 million guaranteed purse against Kristian Prenga represents one of the smallest paydays of Joshua's recent career, reflecting the fight's role as a tune-up rather than a marquee event.
A victory is expected to set up a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury in late 2026 or early 2027. If the all-British heavyweight clash is finalized, it is widely expected to become the biggest fight in British boxing history.
Industry projections suggest the event could generate more than £400 million in total revenue through pay-per-view sales, site fees, sponsorships and broadcasting rights, making it the first British boxing event to reach that milestone and potentially delivering the largest purse of Joshua's career.
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