Jake
Paul will return to the boxing ring on Dec. 24 in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates, just over a year after suffering a broken jaw in his
heavyweight bout against Anthony
Joshua.

Most Valuable Promotions announced Thursday that Paul (12-2, 7 KOs)
will headline the Christmas Eve event, marking his first
professional fight in Dubai. His opponent and additional event
details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Jake Paul will headline a Dec. 24 boxing event in Dubai as Most
Valuable Promotions searches for his next opponent

Paul has not competed since Joshua knocked him out in the sixth
round on Dec. 19, 2025. The former two-time unified heavyweight
champion fractured Paul’s jaw, an injury that required surgery.
Paul said the setback has not diminished his motivation.

“I’ve spent years proving people wrong, taking risks, and pushing
myself against opponents nobody thought I’d face,” Paul said in a
statement released by Most Valuable Promotions. “Nothing that’s
happened has changed my belief in myself or what I’m working
toward. I’m hungrier than ever.”

The 29-year-old also challenged potential opponents to accept the
matchup.

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

MVP co-founder and CEO Nakisa Bidarian said the promotion is
finalizing Paul’s opponent.
Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Darren Till
is known to be a frontrunner, with sportsbook BetOnline setting
initial odds at Paul (-200), Till (+153), which implies a 66.7%
probability of the former winning.

The event is being organized under a cooperation agreement with the
Dubai Sports Council and Dubai’s Department of Economy and
Tourism.

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