Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga has issued an apology to his home fanbase following his loss to Anthony Joshua. Joshua defeated Prenga via knockout in the second round. Despite starting the bout with a strong showing, including knocking Joshua down twice during the first round, Prenga acknowledged the defeat.
Speaking after the fight, Prenga stated that he viewed Joshua’s victory as “God’s plan.” He used the platform to address the expectations of the Albanian supporters, asking for their forgiveness. “Congratulations to him. It was not my night.
It was God’s plan for him to win,” Prenga stated. He added that he was supportive of Joshua regardless of his statements. Prenga reflected on his performance, noting his disappointment that he could not replicate his early success in the subsequent round.
Addressing the crowd, he acknowledged that his performance did not meet expectations. He expressed a desire to perform at a higher level, suggesting that if the fight had taken place in Europe, his support base might have been much larger. Ultimately, the Albanian boxer concluded by asking the fans for understanding, admitting, “I ask all of you to forgive me.
I did not make you proud.” The loss to Joshua marks a significant moment for Prenga as he addresses the public fallout of the bout.
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