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Boxing: Jake Paul to fight MMA and kickboxing star Cedric Doumbe on 24 December

Jake Paul’s next bout pits the YouTuber‑turned‑boxer against kick‑boxing champion Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve.

By · Published November 2, 2026  13:26 UTC · Updated November 2, 2026  14:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: Jake Paul’s next bout pits the YouTuber‑turned‑boxer against kick‑boxing champion Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Sky Sports broke the news that Jake Paul will return to professional boxing on 24 December, confronting kick‑boxing champion Cedric Doumbe in a bout scheduled for Christmas Eve. The outlet placed the fight at the end of the year calendar, marking Paul’s next in‑ring appearance.

Yahoo Sports echoed the opponent reveal and reported that Paul admitted to having a broken jaw, a detail not included in the initial announcement. MMA Fighting highlighted that the fight represents Paul’s comeback to boxing, while ESPN confirmed Doumbe’s credentials as a former kickboxing champion.

The BBC added that Doumbe is also known for his MMA experience, underscoring the cross‑disciplinary nature of the matchup. While descriptions of Doumbe differ—Sky Sports labels him a kickboxing champion, ESPN a former champion, and the BBC an MMA and kickboxing star—all outlets concur on the opponent and the 24 December date.

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When is the fight between Jake Paul and Cedric Doumbe scheduled?

The bout is set for 24 December.

Who is Jake Paul’s opponent in the announced fight?

Jake Paul will face Cedric Doumbe, described as a kickboxing champion and MMA star.

Did Jake Paul comment on any injury ahead of the fight?

Paul disclosed that he has a broken jaw.

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