Main Story: Jake Paul is scheduled to return to professional boxing on Dec. 24 in Abu Dhabi, with his opponent and further event details still to come. The comeback follows a double jaw fracture suffered in a fight against two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, according to Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian. Paul says he is eager to resume his career and has several potential opponents in mind.

By the Numbers
  • Paul made his professional boxing debut in 2020.
  • His November 2024 fight with Mike Tyson drew 125 million global Live+1 viewers.
  • His December 2025 event with Anthony Joshua drew 33 million global Live+1 viewers.
  • Bidarian says Paul suffered a double jaw fracture 12 months ago.
Yes, But

The comeback announcement does not name an opponent, and the event’s location is described inconsistently: the announcement identifies Abu Dhabi, while Paul and Bidarian refer to Dubai.

State of Play
  • The fight is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 24.
  • Most Valuable Promotions says it is finalizing an opponent and will share details in the coming weeks.
What's Next

The opponent and venue details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Bottom Line

Paul’s return is set for Christmas Eve, but the key details remain unresolved: who he’ll face and whether the event is in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.