Jake Paul says he will retire from boxing if he loses to Cedric Doumbe

Professional fighter Jake Paul has announced his intention to retire from boxing if he is defeated by MMA star Cedric Doumbe in a scheduled bout on December 24 in Dubai. Paul, who previously challenged former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and sustained severe injuries, including a broken jaw, two titanium plates, and tooth extraction, is eager to compete again.

The 29-year-old Paul told his followers in a social media video that this fight could be his last, emphasizing that it's a dangerous match-up. Paul clarified that this bout is strictly a boxing match, with no kicks, takedowns, or a glass floor, as per the safety checks conducted ahead of the event. He added that if he loses, he will cease boxing and leave the sport.

Paul's fight against Doumbe will be contested in the cruiserweight division over eight three-minute rounds, marking his 15th professional bout since turning pro in 2020. With a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, Paul defeated Tommy Fury and Anthony Joshua in his previous matches. His last victory was a points win against former world champion Julio Cezar Chavez Junior in June 2025.

Doumbe, a multi-time kickboxing world champion turned MMA fighter, has only one professional boxing bout under his belt, which he won in 2015. Since joining the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in 2023, Doumbe has secured two wins but hasn't fought since May 2024.