Jake Paul confirms opponent for Christmas Eve fight

Jake Paul will make his boxing return on Christmas Eve in Dubai, 12 months on from having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua; former two-time world champion kickboxer turned MMA fighter Cedric Doumbe confirmed as his opponent

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Jake Paul has confirmed kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe as his opponent for his return to the boxing ring in Dubai on Christmas Eve.

It's Paul's first fight since he took on former two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, where he suffered a broken jaw from a sixth-round knockout blow.

Back in 2024, the YouTuber turned boxer also fought a then-58-year-old Mike Tyson and has a record of 12-2, with seven KOs, since making his professional debut.

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Doumbe is a former two-time welterweight world champion in kickboxing, with a 75-7-1 record including 45 knockouts. The 34-year-old has since transitioned to MMA, recording six KO victories in his first seven professional bouts.

Source: Sky Sports