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Darren Till reacts to losing Jake Paul fight to smaller, inactive kickboxer — ‘Absolutely terrified’

Celebrity boxer and social media goofball Jake Paul is making his return to combat sports when he boxes former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé in an eight-round, cruiserweight (200 lbs.) showdown on Thurs., Dec. 24, 2026 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai…

By Jesse Holland · MMA Mania

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Darren Till reacted critically after Jake Paul selected former kickboxer Cédric Doumbé for his next bout instead of him.
Jake Paul will box Cédric Doumbé in an eight-round cruiserweight contest on December 24, 2026, in Dubai.
The announcement concluded months of rumors that Till would face Paul atop the Christmas Eve event.

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Darren Till expressed frustration after Jake Paul chose to fight former kickboxer Cédric Doumbé instead of him. Paul is scheduled to face Doumbé in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing match on December 24, 2026, at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The matchup ends months of speculation linking Till to a fight with Paul. Critics and fans pointed out the size disparity, as Doumbé previously competed at 170 pounds, while writer Jesse Holland noted that Doumbé's two-year inactivity made him a strategic choice for Paul.

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Darren Till reacts to losing Jake Paul fight to smaller, inactive kickboxer — ‘Absolutely terrified’

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