Jake Paul announces boxing return against Cedric Doumbe in December
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Jake Paul will return to boxing on December 24, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, following a year-long absence due to a jaw injury sustained during his fight against Anthony Joshua. He has confirmed that his opponent will be Cedric Doumbe, a French mixed martial artist and kickboxer, marking Doumbe's boxing debut since 2015. Paul expressed his excitement on social media, highlighting his commitment to proving critics wrong and his eagerness to continue his career. Tickets for the fight go on sale on November 15, and press conferences are scheduled on November 10 and November 12 in Paris and Dubai, respectively.
- •Jake Paul returns to boxing after a year-long absence.
- •Fight scheduled for December 24, 2026, in Dubai.
- •Cedric Doumbe confirmed as Paul's opponent.
- •Tickets available starting November 15.
- •Press conferences set for November 10 in Paris and November 12 in Dubai.
- 1:58 PMBad Left Hook — Jake Paul announces Cédric Doumbé as his December 24 opponent
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul confirms boxing return opponent
"With Jake Paul having previously announced that he would be returning to action on December 24 in Dubai following his jaw injury the last time he stepped into the ring, it’s now been announced that former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé will be his opponent. The fight will be an eight-round contest taking place at cruiserweight. “Cedric Douchebag was calling me out two years ago after knocking some dude out in nine seconds,” Paul, 29, said in a statement. “Well Douchebag, now you get your chance. I’m rusty, my jaw is janky and I don’t have kickboxing world titles like you do. But guess what, this isn’t kickboxing mon ami. This is BOXING.” Doumbé, 34, was a two-time world champion in Glory kickboxing, and while plenty seasoned in that sport, he’s only had one professional boxing fight back in 2015. Despite that, Doumbé says he expects to finish what Anthony Joshua started in shutting Paul up for good. Paul insists he still intends to eventually content for a major world title in boxing in the future, but he still has quite the mountain to climb, needless to say.
"After a year-long absence, Jake Paul is set to make his boxing return later this year. Paul maintained a lengthy absence after breaking his jaw during his fight against Anthony Joshua last year. Now, after surgery and recovery, Paul is cleared to return. “The Problem Child” is now set to return to the ring on Dec. 24, 2026, in Dubai, UAE. “All I […] The post Jake Paul confirms boxing return opponent appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Bad Left HookNov 2, 2026, 1:58 PMJake Paul announces Cédric Doumbé as his December 24 opponent
With Jake Paul having previously announced that he would be returning to action on December 24 in Dubai following his jaw injury the last time he stepped into the ring, it’s now been announced that former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé will be his opponent. The fight will be an eight-round contest taking place at cruiserweight. “Cedric Douchebag was calling me out two years ago after knocking some dude out in nine seconds,” Paul, 29, said in a statement. “Well Douchebag, now you get your chance. I’m rusty, my jaw is janky and I don’t have kickboxing world titles like you do. But guess what, this isn’t kickboxing mon ami. This is BOXING.” Doumbé, 34, was a two-time world champion in Glory kickboxing, and while plenty seasoned in that sport, he’s only had one professional boxing fight back in 2015. Despite that, Doumbé says he expects to finish what Anthony Joshua started in shutting Paul up for good. Paul insists he still intends to eventually content for a major world title in boxing in the future, but he still has quite the mountain to climb, needless to say.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 1:21 PMJake Paul confirms boxing return opponent
After a year-long absence, Jake Paul is set to make his boxing return later this year. Paul maintained a lengthy absence after breaking his jaw during his fight against Anthony Joshua last year. Now, after surgery and recovery, Paul is cleared to return. “The Problem Child” is now set to return to the ring on Dec. 24, 2026, in Dubai, UAE. “All I […] The post Jake Paul confirms boxing return opponent appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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