Jake Paul to Return to Boxing Against Cedric Doumbé on Christmas Eve

The YouTuber‑turned‑boxer will face former kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé in Dubai on 24 December. According to the BBC, the American influencer will fight Doumbé on Christmas Eve. Sky Sports reports that the opponent was revealed in a recent announcement, while the New York Times notes the bout is set for 24 December. The New York Post adds that the event’s streaming partner is still being finalised. Yahoo Sports notes that the bout will be Paul’s first professional boxing appearance since his broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.

Who is Jake Paul

Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer and former actor. Born on 17 January 1997 in Cleveland, he first gained attention posting videos on Vine before launching his YouTube channel in May 2014. He has been described as a YouTuber, model, comedian, child actor, internet celebrity, vlogger, musician, television actor, television producer, boxer and venture capitalist.

Lesser‑known facts

Jake Paul shares his 17 January birthday with both Benjamin Franklin and Muhammad Ali, a coincidence noted in the Index. He is also one of 106 people in the Index born in Cleveland, the most famous of whom is actress Halle Berry.

In 2016 Paul earned both the Silver and Gold Play Buttons from YouTube, followed by a Diamond Play Button in 2017, reflecting his rapid subscriber growth. He is popularly known by the nickname “The Problem Child,” a moniker that has accompanied his online persona.

He attended Westlake High School in his hometown and stands 183 cm tall, details that are recorded in his public profile.

Politically, Paul aligns with the Republican Party. His Wikipedia article is available in 47 languages and he holds the 2 922nd position in the People and Position Index, underscoring his global digital footprint.