Jake Paul to Face Cedric Doumbe in Dubai Boxing Bout on Christmas Eve
Jake Paul will return to the ring against former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in a cruiserweight bout in Dubai on December 24.
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First reported by SkySports, 16 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first
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The odds
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Price data
| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 25% |
| 3 Nov, 22:41 UTC | 25% |
| 3 Nov, 18:29 UTC | 30% |
| 2 Nov, 11:57 UTC | 79% |
| 1 Nov, 21:41 UTC | 97% |
| 28 Oct, 10:05 UTC | 46% |
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The story so far
6 publishers have covered this in 10 articles since 2 Nov 2026. SkySports published first, on 2 November at 12:00 UTC; BBC Sport followed 16 min later. The most recent article, from BBC Sport, appeared on 4 November at 08:57 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), SkySports, BBC Sport, feeds.bleacherreport.com, SI Feed.
2 prediction markets price this story:
- Jake Paul — the market puts it at 25%, closing 8 Jan 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Jake Paul fights in an MVP MMA event before 2028. It resolves to No if he does not compete in such an event within that timeframe. Readers often mistake the linked boxing match for a qualifying MMA bout.
- Jake Paul to play in a Pro Football game in the 2026-27 season — the market puts it at 3%, closing 22 Feb 2027. The outcome is Yes if Jake Paul plays in any professional football game during the 2026-27 season. The outcome is No if he does not play in such a game within that specific timeframe. Readers often mistake his boxing schedule for football participation.
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How it unfolded
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- SkySportsJake Paul confirms opponent for Christmas Eve fight79%
- BBC SportPaul to fight MMA star Doumbe on 24 December79%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comJake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe Set, Latest on Rules, Schedule, Location for Return Fight from Injury79%
- www.espn.comJake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight79%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraJake Paul to fight MMA star Cedric Doumbe79%
- SI FeedJake Paul Confirms Christmas Eve Fight Against Kickboxing Star79%
- SI FeedJake Paul Set to Fight Kickboxing & MMA Star in Christmas Eve Boxing Match79%
- www.espn.comJake Paul promises to 'hang up the gloves' if he loses to Doumbe25%▼54 points since the previous source
- feeds.bleacherreport.comJake Paul Reveals Retirement Promise Ahead of Comeback Boxing Fight vs. Cedric Doumbe After Injury25%
- BBC SportPaul will 'hang up gloves' if he loses to Doumbe25%
- Current odds25%
Sources
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- Jake Paul promises to 'hang up the gloves' if he loses to Doumbe www.espn.com ·
- Jake Paul to fight MMA star Cedric Doumbe Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Jake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight www.espn.com ·
- Paul will 'hang up gloves' if he loses to Doumbe BBC Sport
- Jake Paul Reveals Retirement Promise Ahead of Comeback Boxing Fight vs. Cedric Doumbe After Injury feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Jake Paul Set to Fight Kickboxing & MMA Star in Christmas Eve Boxing Match SI Feed
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- Jake Paul Confirms Christmas Eve Fight Against Kickboxing Star SI Feed
- Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe Set, Latest on Rules, Schedule, Location for Return Fight from Injury feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Paul to fight MMA star Doumbe on 24 December BBC Sport
- Jake Paul confirms opponent for Christmas Eve fight SkySports
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- Jake Paul
- Cedric Doumbe
- Dubai