YouTube personality turned professional boxer Jake Paul is set to face former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé in Dubai on Christmas Eve, according to reports from The Sporting Tribune.
The matchup pits Paul, who has built a professional boxing record against mixed opposition, against Doumbé, a decorated kickboxer transitioning to boxing. The fight is scheduled to take place in Dubai, though the specific venue has not been announced.
Paul's most recent bout saw him face former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on December 19, 2025. The Christmas Eve contest against Doumbé would represent Paul's next scheduled appearance in the ring.
Doumbé, a French-Cameroonian fighter, holds multiple world championships in kickboxing, including titles in Glory and other major promotions. His move to professional boxing follows a path taken by several elite strikers in recent years.
