Jake Paul to Face Cedric Doumbe in Dubai Boxing Bout

American boxer jake paul is preparing for his return to the ring following a significant absence due to injury. The 29-year-old athlete will compete against mixed martial arts star Cedric Doumbe in a professionally sanctioned eight-round cruiserweight bout scheduled for December 24 in Dubai. The event is being organized by Paul’s promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions.

This upcoming match marks Paul's first appearance since a difficult loss last December in Miami against former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. During that bout, Paul suffered a sixth-round knockout and sustained a broken jaw that required surgery. The defeat also caused him to slip out of the World Boxing Association cruiserweight rankings.

Jake Paul will face Cedric Doumbe in an eight-round cruiserweight bout in Dubai.

Since beginning his professional boxing career in 2020, Paul has competed primarily in the 200-pound cruiserweight division. Out of fourteen professional fights, he has secured twelve victories, which includes a win against fifty-eight-year-old Mike Tyson in 2024.

Opponent Background

Cedric Doumbe is a Cameroon-born Frenchman who established a successful combat sports career as a kickboxing world champion before transitioning to mixed martial arts. His upcoming match against Paul brings together competitors from different backgrounds in a sanctioned boxing environment.

Why it matters

The scheduled bout in Dubai represents a major career step for Jake Paul as he recovers and returns to competition following his jaw injury and defeat against Anthony Joshua. For fans and the broader combat sports community, the event highlights ongoing cross-sport matchups between traditional boxing and mixed martial arts athletes.