YouTube personality turned professional boxer Jake Paul has declared he will retire from boxing if he loses his scheduled December 24 comeback fight against kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe. The announcement raises the stakes for what is being billed as a critical return to the ring for the 27-year-old American.
Paul, who holds a professional boxing record of wins and losses, has not fought since his previous bout. Doumbe, a former Glory kickboxing welterweight champion, represents a significant step up in striking pedigree for Paul's opposition. The fight date falls on Christmas Eve, adding further prominence to the event.
Neither fighter's promotional team has released details on the venue, weight class, or broadcast arrangements for the contest. Paul's declaration to "hang up the gloves" upon defeat marks a definitive career ultimatum, contrasting with his previous approach of pursuing high-profile matchups regardless of outcome.
