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French kickboxer Cédric Doumbé, a two-time Glory world champion, boxes Jake Paul on Christmas Eve in Dubai. Eight rounds at cruiserweight, as Paul returns a year after his loss to Anthony Joshua.
Practical information
- Dates
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Venue
- Coca-Cola Arena, Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis
What's at stake
Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025. Across from him is Cédric Doumbé, 34, a two-time Glory welterweight kickboxing champion (75-7-1) who is 6-1 in MMA and has boxed professionally only once, a win in 2015. He is also moving up to the 200-pound cruiserweight limit. No title is at stake.
Fight card
Eight rounds, 10-ounce gloves, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions. The rest of the card and the start times have not been released. Two public press conferences are scheduled: Paris on November 10 at 6 p.m. CET at the Pavillon Cambon, and Dubai on November 12.
Getting there
Coca-Cola Arena, in Dubai's City Walk district. General ticket sales open on Sunday, November 15 at 9 a.m. CET, after a presale on the 14th and an exclusive presale for PFL Dubai ticket buyers from November 6. No broadcaster has been announced yet.