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Jake Paul books December 24 boxing return in Dubai, his first fight since breaking his jaw
October 29, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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4 reports · 1 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 3 hours
AJAl Jazeera English
YouTube star Jake Paul returns to boxing after Joshua loss for Dubai fight
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KOKooora
"بعد كسر الفك أمام جوشوا".. جيك بول يُفجر مفاجأة العودة إلى الحلبة من قلب دبي
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BNBBC News
Jake Paul: American to return to ring on 24 December in Dubai
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ESESPN
Jake Paul ready for 'next chapter,' books Dec. 24 return in Dubai
(opens the publisher’s site)Jake Paul will headline a Christmas Eve boxing event in Dubai on Dec. 24, his first fight since Anthony Joshua stopped him last December.
- Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has agreed to headline the Most Valuable Promotions event, organized with the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism.
- The bout is his first since Anthony Joshua stopped him Dec. 19, 2025 in Miami, where he fractured his jaw and required multiple surgeries.
- Paul said he is returning to Dubai "to start the next chapter," naming Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Conor McGregor on a list of desired opponents.
- MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said the opponent will be announced later, and that he has ruled out Francis Ngannou while expressing interest in Darren Till.