Jake Paul Maintains Jaw Healed Ahead Of Doumbe

Jake Paul says his surgically repaired jaw is ready for his Christmas Eve return against Cedric Doumbe in Dubai.

Paul, who suffered a broken jaw in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in 2025, had a titanium plate inserted during recovery. At the introductory press conference, he told reporters he feels no lingering effects. "Titanium," Paul said, per MMA Junkie. "Stronger than ever. We're ready for this guy."

Why Paul Chose Doumbe For Comeback

The former two-time Glory Kickboxing welterweight champion represents another credentialed opponent for Paul, who said the matchup fits his goals coming off the Joshua setback. "This is just another world champion that I'm going up against and that's really what it's all about," he said, "getting more experience coming back after a very tough fight with Anthony Joshua."

Paul has stated publicly that he will retire from pro boxing if Doumbe beats him, a claim he repeated at the press conference. Doumbe acknowledged he is not currently in fighting shape but expects to be ready, and said he can finish Paul without relying on kicks. Paul believes that limited arsenal will cost his opponent on fight night.

The bout takes place December 24 in Dubai.

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• BJPenn — Jake Paul insists his ‘titanium’ jaw has fully healed ahead of Cedric Doumbe fight