- Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring on Christmas Eve to fight former kickboxing world champion Cedric Doumbe in Dubai.
- The contest marks Paul's first fight since suffering a broken jaw during a stoppage defeat against Anthony Joshua 12 months ago.
- Paul is defying medical advice by returning to combat sports following multiple surgeries on his damaged jaw.
- Doumbe, a 34-year-old French mixed martial artist, will be competing in just his second professional boxing match.
- The bout will take place at a 200lb weight limit, despite Doumbe predominantly competing at 170lb.
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