Before they step into the ring, the two heavyweight contenders are scheduled to come face-to-face for the first time in London on June 1, building anticipation ahead of their July 25 showdown in Riyadh.
The bout, dubbed "The Comeback," marks Joshua's long-awaited return to action and is being staged in partnership with Riyadh Season and Matchroom Boxing.
For Joshua, the fight represents an opportunity to continue rebuilding momentum in a division that remains one of the most competitive in world boxing. The British star enters the contest with a professional record of 28 victories and four defeats, including an impressive 25 knockout wins.
His most recent outing ended in spectacular fashion, as he secured a knockout victory over Jake Paul last December, further strengthening his bid for another world title opportunity.
Over the past decade, Joshua has established himself as one of boxing's biggest global attractions. Since winning gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics, he has gone on to capture and unify heavyweight world titles with notable victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Kubrat Pulev and Andy Ruiz Jr..
Joshua has also featured in some of the division's most talked-about contests, sharing the ring with Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois and Francis Ngannou. Many of those fights were staged before massive crowds at iconic venues, including Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Standing across from him this time will be a fighter who brings one of the sport's most intimidating knockout records.
Prenga, 35, boasts 20 victories from 21 professional fights, with every one of those wins coming by knockout. The Albanian has developed a reputation as a dangerous finisher since turning professional in 2016, making him a potentially tricky opponent despite entering the bout as the underdog.
The upcoming contest will be the biggest stage of Prenga's career, providing him with an opportunity to announce himself to a global audience against one of boxing's most recognisable names.
While Joshua enters as the favourite due to his elite-level experience and championship pedigree, Prenga's perfect knockout ratio adds an element of intrigue to the encounter. For the former unified champion, victory would strengthen his position among the heavyweight division's leading contenders. For Prenga, an upset could transform his career overnight and propel him into the world title conversation.
With both men known for their punching power, fans can expect an explosive heavyweight battle when they finally meet in Riyadh this July.