Jake Paul to return to the ring on 24 December, opponent not yet confirmed

BBC Sport reports Jake Paul returns on 24 December after losing to Anthony Joshua, with the opponent yet to be confirmed. Sky Sports says the bout is in Dubai, and ESPN reports Paul has ruled out Tommy Fury and Francis Ngannou.

Timeline

1. 28 Oct, 13:12 UTCFirst appeared on BBC Sport
2. 29 Oct, 11:06 UTCBBC Sport reports Paul's 24 December return
3. 29 Oct, 11:40 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 29 Oct, 11:40 UTCSky Sports reports Christmas Eve bout in Dubai

Top sources

• jake paulGoogle Trends
• Briton Azim set for December return against ValenzuelaBBC Sport
• 'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 DecemberBBC Sport
• Jake Paul rules out Tommy Fury, Francis Ngannou for boxing returnESPN
• Jake Paul announces Christmas Eve comeback fight in Dubai after broken jaw threatened his careerFox News
• Jake Paul says he will return to boxing with Dubai fight on Christmas Eve - The AthleticThe New York Times
• Jake Paul to make boxing return on Christmas Eve in Dubai with opponent to be revealedSky Sports