Jake Paul to Face Kickboxer Cedric Doumbe in Dubai Boxing Match

Jake Paul surprised fight fans and even his own brother by scheduling a boxing match against kickboxer Cedric Doumbe this December. The bout is set for December 24 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Many expected Paul to face a bigger name like Darren Till, but instead, he will compete in a cruiserweight match capped at 200 pounds against Doumbe. This eight-round fight will headline the Christmas Eve event.

Why Cedric Doumbe?

Doumbe is well-known as a skilled kickboxer who once showed promise in MMA, yet he hasn’t competed in any combat sport for over two years. Paul's choice has left some wondering why he didn’t pick a more active or prominent opponent. Coming off a tough knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, Paul is clearly aiming for a comeback win but might have missed an opportunity to challenge himself more.

Interestingly, Paul has declared that if he loses to Doumbe, he will retire from professional boxing.

Family Reaction

Earlier this week, Paul shared the fight news with his older brother, Logan Paul, who admitted to not knowing who Doumbe was. While Logan was glad to see Jake return to the ring after his defeat to Joshua, the choice of opponent puzzled him.

"I had no clue who Cedric Doumbe was," Logan said, expressing surprise over the matchup.

Fans are now left to wonder if Doumbe can disrupt Paul's plans or if the social media star will secure the victory he desperately needs.