Jake Paul plans December 24 boxing return in Dubai

Jake Paul is scheduled to headline a boxing event in Dubai on December 24, 2026, marking his planned return to the ring after a jaw injury. Most Valuable Promotions announced the event on October 29. Paul’s opponent and the broadcast partner have not been confirmed. The announcement sets a date and location for Paul’s comeback, but not a matchup. MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said an opponent announcement was expected in the coming days, while MVP said further details would follow in the coming weeks. The event’s other bouts have also not been announced. Paul’s most recent fight was against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in December 2025. Paul suffered a broken jaw in the bout, according to the reports. Paul said he was eager to return and described the Dubai event as the next chapter of his boxing career. His statement does not by itself establish medical clearance to fight. The broadcaster remains unsettled. A report citing unnamed sources said no agreement had been reached and that the event would not be on Netflix. That report described DAZN pay-per-view as a possible option, not a confirmed arrangement. MVP has not announced a platform. Several potential...