YouTube star turned professional boxer Jake Paul is set to face former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé in Dubai on Christmas Eve, according to reports announced on November 3, 2026.
The crossover bout will pit Paul, who has built a boxing record against mixed opposition including former MMA fighters, against Doumbé, a decorated kickboxer with multiple world titles to his name. The fight is scheduled to take place in Dubai, adding another international destination to Paul's global boxing tour.
Details regarding the weight class, ruleset, and undercard have not yet been disclosed. Paul's most recent appearance saw him share the ring with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an exhibition at Miami's Kaseya Center, while Doumbé has been transitioning from kickboxing to mixed martial arts and boxing in recent years.
