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Who is Cedric Doumbe? Meet the former kickboxing champion Jake Paul will fight on Christmas Eve

Jake Paul has finally revealed the name of his comeback opponent. The YouTuber-turned-boxer hasn’t fought since Anthony Joshua broke his jaw last December. A return…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Jake Paul announced he will fight former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve.
The bout marks Paul's return to combat sports after suffering a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.
Doumbe is a two-time GLORY welterweight world champion with a 75-7 professional kickboxing record.

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Jake Paul has announced that he will face former kickboxing world champion Cedric Doumbe in a boxing match on Christmas Eve. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, marking Paul's return to the ring following a broken jaw suffered against Anthony Joshua.

Doumbe holds a 1-0 professional boxing record alongside a 75-7 kickboxing record, having previously won two GLORY welterweight world titles. He transitioned to MMA in 2021, compiling a 6-1 record while competing in the Professional Fighters League.

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Who is Cedric Doumbe? Meet the former kickboxing champion Jake Paul will fight on Christmas Eve

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