Paul Confirms Doumbe Bout After Joshua Loss
Jake Paul will meet former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in an eight-round cruiserweight clash on Christmas Eve in Dubai, Most Valuable Promotions announced Monday.
The matchup arrives after Paul suffered a knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua and pairs the social media fighter against a two-time world champion from the kickboxing circuit. No broadcaster or streaming service has been attached to the December 24 card, according to MMA Mania, and no undercard fights have been revealed.
Retirement Threat From Paul Ahead Of Dubai Card
Paul pledged to walk away from boxing entirely should Doumbe win, framing the contest as a high-stakes test of credibility. The YouTube star turned professional boxer also promised a stoppage rather than a decision, predicting someone would be unconscious before the final bell on Christmas Eve.
Doumbe enters with extensive experience against elite strikers but will operate under boxing rules that eliminate his kickboxing arsenal. Paul acknowledged the risk in facing an opponent accustomed to competing at the highest levels of combat sports. "This is a dangerous fight," Paul said, per MMA Mania.
The Paris press conference kicked off the promotional tour for the event, which takes place in the Middle East next month.
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