Jake Paul returns to the ring.
The YouTuber turned boxer fought former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last December and lasted until the sixth round as a formidable underdog. However, during the fight he suffered a broken jaw which threatened his career.
Paul recently told Ariel Helwani that never boxing again “is definitely within the realm of possibility” – but it’s not a reality.
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American boxer, actor and YouTuber Jake Paul gestures during his weigh-in before his heavyweight boxing match against former American heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson in Irving, Texas, November 14, 2024. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
Paul and his most valuable promotional brand announced Thursday that he will fight in Dubai on Christmas Eve, with an opponent to be announced at a later date.
“I spent years proving people wrong, taking risks and competing against opponents no one thought I would face. Nothing that happened changed my confidence in myself or what I’m working towards,” Paul said. “I’m hungrier than ever and on Thursday, December 24, I return to the ring in Dubai to begin the next chapter of my journey.
Jake Paul fights Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight bout during Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua at Kaseya Center on December 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Ed Mulholland/Getty Images for Netflix)
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“Dubai is a city that thinks big, breaks boundaries and doesn’t believe in limits. It’s exactly the kind of place I want to make a comeback. We’ve got a lot of names on the roster; let’s see who signs the contract. Merry Christmas, Dubai. Santa Paul is coming to town and someone is getting eliminated.”
“Twelve months ago he suffered a double broken jaw against a two-time heavyweight champion of the world and since then many have doubted his desire or need to return to boxing. Well, he’s back, and that tells you everything about competitor Jake Paul and how much he loves the sport,” added Nakisa Bidarian, Paul’s business partner.
Paul is 12-2, including a victory against Mike Tyson in November 2024.
Jake Paul speaks during the press conference for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua at the Fillmore Miami Beach on December 17, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)
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This fight will take place one year and five days after his fight against Joshua.
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