Jake Paul will return to professional boxing for the first time since being beaten by Anthony Joshua when he squares off against former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe.
The bout has been confirmed for Dubai on Christmas Eve with the social media star-turned professional boxer set to earn a significant amount of money for tackling the MMA star.
Paul hasn't fought since being suffering a broken jaw in his sixth round demolition defeat at the hands of AJ last December, whilst the bout will represent Cameroon-born Doumbe's second professional boxing outing after beating Mohamed Fodil back in 2015.
Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe - All you need to know
Date: | Thursday 24th December, 2026 |
Fight: | Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | 18:30 (GMT) |
Weight Class: | Cruiserweight |
Titles: | Non-title fight |
Referee: | N/A |
Promoters: | MVP Promotions |
Venue: | Duba, UAE |
TV Channel: | TBC |
Fight Date
Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe is scheduled to take place on Thursday 24th December, 2026.
Venue
Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, although details regarding the actual venue within the city have yet to be announced.
How to watch
No broadcasting details have yet been con firmed for Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe.
It's expected an announcement regarding the actual venue and TV and live-stream details will be made imminently.
Ring Walks & Fight Time
Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe is advertised for an approximate 18:30 (GMT) start. which is around 22:30 local time.
An exact start time will be dependent upon the length of the rest of the undercard however.
What's been said?
Jake Paul
"Cedric Douchebag was calling me out two years ago after knocking some dude out in nine seconds.
"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."
Cedric Doumbe
"Jake Paul calls himself the Problem Child, but he's never faced a problem like me!
"He has no idea what a Frenchman is capable of. Jake loves to talk and so do I, but after what Joshua did to his jaw, I'm not sure how much talking he has left.
"I'm going to finish the job Joshua started."
How many rounds will Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe be contesed over?
The cruiserweight contest between Jake Paul and Cedric Doumbe will take place over eight three-minute rounds and both fighters will be required to don 10oz gloves.
Tale of the Tape
Jake Paul | Cedric Doumbe | |
Record: | 12-2 (7 KOs) | 1-0 (0 KOs) |
Age: | 29 | 34 |
Birthplace: | Cleveland, Ohio, USA | Douala, Cameroon |
Height: | 6' 1″ / 185cm | 5′ 9.5″ / 177cm |
Stance: | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Last Fight: | Lost (KO) vs Anthony Joshua (Dec 2025) | Won (PTS) vs Mohamed Fodil (Apr 2015) |
KO%: | 58.33% | 0% |
Alias: | 'The Problem Child' | 'Le Meilleur' |
Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe undercard
No details surrounding the undercard have yet been made although further information is expected to be confirmed during the upcoming press conferences in the Middle East and Paris in the coming weeks.
