A year after losing to Joshua: Jake Paul to box in Dubai on Christmas Eve
Jake Paul is returning to the ring: he fights in Dubai on December 24. His promoter MVP plans to name the opponent in the coming weeks – only the venue city and date are set.
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Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has announced his comeback. He will fight in Dubai on December 24, his promotional company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) said on Thursday. It will be his first professional fight in Dubai. "Santa Paul is coming to town, and somebody's getting knocked out," Paul said.
No opponent has been named yet. "We're finalizing an opponent worthy of Jake's return and look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks," said MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. The event is being staged in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council and the emirate's Department of Economy and Tourism.
Paul last fought in December 2025 in Miami, losing to Anthony Joshua by sixth-round stoppage. According to ESPN, he suffered a broken jaw that required multiple surgeries. Joshua faces Tyson Fury in Cardiff on December 11.