Albanian Heavyweight Kristian Prenga Returns to Atlantic City

Prenga, riding a 15-fight win streak, will face Joe Jones on February 21 in an 8-round bout.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Albanian heavyweight boxer Kristian 'KP' Prenga (19-1, 19 KOs) will return to Atlantic City on February 21 to take on Joe Jones (16-14-1, 10 KOs) in an 8-round fight. Prenga, a former 2-time European kickboxing champion, is riding a 15-fight win streak and enjoys fighting in Atlantic City, where he has competed five times. The power-punching Prenga, who fights out of Edgewater, New Jersey, is making his debut under the Sullivan Management stable.

Why it matters

Prenga is an exciting and powerful heavyweight prospect with a 100% knockout rate in his 19 professional wins. His return to Atlantic City, a city he has found success in, will be a must-watch event for boxing fans, especially those in the Albanian community who will be out in force to support their countryman.

The details

Prenga, who stands 6'5" and weighs 260 pounds, is coming off a first-round stoppage of Brandon Carmack last December in Atlantic City. His opponent, Joe Jones, is an experienced fighter from Jersey City, NJ who is coming off a majority decision win over Cleotis Pendarvis in his last bout. Prenga's manager, Sullivan, is excited to showcase Prenga's strength and determination in this fight, which will be part of an RDR Promotions card at the Showboat Hotel & Casino.

  • Kristian Prenga will fight on February 21, 2026 in Atlantic City.
  • Prenga's last fight was a first-round stoppage on December 6, 2025 in Atlantic City.
  • Joe Jones' most recent fight was a majority decision win on January 9, 2026.

The players

Kristian 'KP' Prenga

A 34-year-old Albanian heavyweight boxer with a 19-1 record and a 100% knockout rate. He is a former 2-time European kickboxing champion and is riding a 15-fight win streak.

Joe Jones

A heavyweight boxer from Jersey City, NJ with a 16-14-1 record and 10 knockouts. He is an experienced fighter who is coming off a majority decision win in his last bout.

Sullivan

Prenga's new manager, who is a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner and also manages several other professional boxers.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great fight. Jones is an experienced and tough opponent. I have been training hard and camp is going great. I like fighting in Atlantic City because my fans enjoy spending the weekend there, watching my fight, and if they are lucky in the casino, we all go home winners.”

— Kristian Prenga (fightnews.com)

“Kristian Prenga is an exciting and powerful puncher. I am thrilled to start this journey with a fight against an experienced Joe Jones in Atlantic City. Kristian is ready to showcase his strength and determination, and the fans are in for an unforgettable night. There will be a lot of Albanian flags flying in the convention center as the pride of Albania will be in full effect on fight night.”

— Sullivan, Manager (fightnews.com)

What’s next

Prenga's fight against Joe Jones on February 21 in Atlantic City will be a key test as he looks to continue his rise in the heavyweight division.

The takeaway

Kristian Prenga's return to Atlantic City, a city he has found success in, will be a must-watch event for boxing fans, especially those in the Albanian community who will be out in force to support their countryman as he looks to extend his 15-fight win streak against the experienced Joe Jones.