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‘Hungrier than ever’ – Paul to return on 24 December
Jake Paul says he will return to boxing on 24 December, headlining a card in Dubai against an opponent yet to be confirmed. The announcement marks his first planned fight since Anthony Joshua broke his jaw, an injury that led Paul to question whether his career would continue.
The 29-year-old American had two titanium plates fitted and teeth removed after Joshua stopped him in the sixth round in Miami in December 2025. Paul has won 12 of 14 professional bouts, including seven by knockout; his other defeat was against Tommy Fury. Darren Till is among the names reportedly being considered, though no opponent has been announced.
In short
- Paul plans to return to the ring on 24 December in Dubai.
- His opponent has not yet been confirmed.
- He has won 12 of his 14 professional fights.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Paul’s return could be a reasonable way to resume a career he has built through sustained training and public interest, provided he is medically cleared and takes appropriate precautions. A Dubai headline bout may also draw attention and investment to boxing, while allowing fans to see whether he can compete again after a serious injury.
The case against
A return after a broken jaw requiring surgery may expose Paul to renewed harm, and the risks deserve careful scrutiny even if he is medically cleared. With the opponent still unconfirmed, it is difficult to assess whether the proposed bout is an appropriate test; critics may argue that commercial attention should not outweigh a fighter’s long-term health.
Explained simply
Jake Paul is an American social media personality who became a professional boxer and has built a following through high-profile bouts. He has won 12 of his 14 professional fights, with defeats to Tommy Fury and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Joshua stopped Paul in the sixth round of their fight in Miami in December 2025, leaving Paul with a broken jaw. Paul had surgery involving titanium plates and the removal of teeth, and later questioned whether he would continue boxing.
The opponent for Paul’s planned Dubai bout has not been confirmed. Darren Till, a former mixed martial arts fighter, is among the names reported as under consideration.