Jake Paul books Dec. 24 boxing return in Dubai, opponent not yet named

Jake Paul is reportedly set to return to the ring on December 24 in Dubai, his first fight since losing to Anthony Joshua. The opponent has not been confirmed.

Timeline

1. 28 Oct, 13:12 UTCFirst appeared on BBC Sport
2. 29 Oct, 11:06 UTCPaul return date reported, opponent unconfirmed
3. 29 Oct, 11:40 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 29 Oct, 11:40 UTCSky Sports reports Christmas Eve Dubai return
5. 29 Oct, 11:40 UTCESPN says Paul books Dec. 24 return in Dubai

Top sources

• jake paulGoogle Trends
• 'Santa Paul is coming': Jake Paul announces Christmas Eve fight in DubaiGulf News
• Jake Paul picks Dubai for Christmas Eve boxing comebackThe National
• 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