YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will return to the ring on December 24 in Dubai, nearly a year after suffering a knockout defeat to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.\n<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old American announced his comeback on Thursday, confirming that he would headline a Christmas Eve boxing event, although his opponent has yet to be named.\n<\/p>\n
Paul has not fought since Joshua stopped him in the sixth round of their heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19, 2025. He suffered a fractured jaw in the fight and underwent multiple surgeries.\n<\/p>\n
In a post on X, Paul said the defeat had not weakened his belief in himself or his ambitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll I want for Christmas Eve is boxing in Dubai. I\u2019ve spent years proving people wrong, taking risks, and pushing myself against opponents nobody thought I\u2019d face. Nothing that\u2019s happened has changed my belief in myself or what I\u2019m working toward. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m hungrier than ever, and on Thursday, December 24, I\u2019m returning to the ring in Dubai to start the next chapter of my journey,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Paul said several potential opponents were being considered but did not disclose any names.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got plenty of names on the list; let\u2019s see who signs the contract. Merry Christmas, Dubai. Santa Paul is coming to town, and somebody\u2019s getting knocked out,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
According to his promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, further details, including Paul\u2019s opponent, will be announced in the coming weeks.\n<\/p>\n
Paul has a professional record of 12 wins and two defeats, with his only losses coming against Joshua and British boxer Tommy Fury.\n <\/p>\n
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