Jake Paul plans boxing return and MMA debut following jaw surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Jake Paul is preparing for a return to professional boxing after recovering from a broken jaw sustained during his loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025. Paul underwent two surgeries following the bout, which ended after six rounds of dominance by Joshua. Speaking at the Bloomberg Power Players 2026 event in New York, Paul indicated that he intends to enter the ring by the end of this year or early next year. While his specific boxing opponent remains unconfirmed, a potential matchup with Tommy Fury is considered likely. Following his return to boxing, Paul intends to transition to professional mixed martial arts within the next 12 months. Nakisa Bidarian, his co-owner at MVP, stated that Paul is expected to be medically cleared for sparring in mid-September, with his schedule currently dependent on venue availability and business logistics.
- •Jake Paul is recovering from two surgeries on a broken jaw.
- •He targets a boxing ring return between late 2026 and early 2027.
- •Paul plans to make his professional MMA debut within the next 12 months.
- •A potential boxing match against Tommy Fury remains under consideration.
- •Medical clearance for sparring is expected by mid-September.
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul lays out his plans for boxing return and MMA debut
"Last year, in Dec. 2025, Jake Paul set foot in the boxing ring against heavyweight Anthony Joshua . However, the fight did not go according to Paul’s plans, as he suffered a humiliating defeat. After six rounds of dominance, Joshua punched and broke Paul’s jaw to win the fight. Still recovering from the broken jaw, Paul underwent two surgeries to […] The post Jake Paul lays out his plans for boxing return and MMA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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