YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul back in the ring for Dec. 24 fight against MMA star Doumbe

Cédric Doumbé, a former kickboxing world champion and two-time GLORY welterweight champion, has been announced as the opposing fighter for Jake Paul's upcoming boxing match in Dubai on Christmas Eve, December 24. The bout, organized by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena and will be an eight-round cruiserweight contest, with Paul and Doumbé wearing 10-ounce gloves.

Tickets for the event will go on general sale on November 15, while registered fans can access a presale starting November 14. Both Paul and Doumbé will have media appearances before the fight, including press conferences in Paris and Dubai. Paul has been making waves in the boxing world, with high-profile fights against Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua drawing massive viewership.