Jake Paul returning to boxing with fight booked for Dec. 24

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Jake Paul attends the Sports Illustrated's "Beyond the Pitch New York City" event at Cipriani Wall Street on July 18, 2026 in New York City.
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Jake Paul is stepping back into the ring.

Paul has been booked to fight Dec. 24 in Dubai, Most Valuable Promotions announced Thursday. His opponent has yet to be named.

The 29-year-old hasn't fought since he had his jaw broken in a loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025.

Paul said in a statement that he's "hungrier than ever" and ready to begin the "next chapter of my journey."

"I've spent years proving people wrong, taking risks, and pushing myself against opponents nobody thought I'd face," Paul added.

The Dec. 24 bout won't be on Netflix, Erich Richter of the New York Post reports.

Paul holds a 12-2 record in boxing, with his only losses coming to Joshua and Tommy Fury. He's earned wins over Mike Tyson, Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley, among others.

Paul previously said on X that he wants to fight the likes of Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez, Francis Ngannou, and Darren Till.

"We've got plenty of names on the list; let's see who signs the contract," Paul said in the statement. "Merry Christmas, Dubai. Santa Paul is coming to town, and somebody's getting knocked out."

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