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Boxing: Jake Paul to fight MMA and kickboxing star Cedric Doumbe on 24 December
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Jake Paul will fight MMA star Cedric Doumbe on 24 December in Dubai, marking his first fight since losing to Anthony Joshua last December.
- Paul suffered a broken jaw against Joshua, requiring two titanium plates and tooth removal, and had previously expressed doubts about continuing his boxing career.
- The bout will be an eight-round cruiserweight fight at the Coca-Cola Arena, with both fighters using 10oz gloves.
- Cedric Doumbe, a multi-time kickboxing world champion turned MMA fighter, has limited professional boxing experience but is signed to the Professional Fighters League, which recently merged with Paul's promotion.
- Paul has a professional boxing record of 12 wins and 2 losses, with his most recent defeat to Joshua causing him to lose his WBA cruiserweight ranking.
