Jake Paul to return on Christmas Eve in Dubai, with his opponent still to be named
It will be Paul's first fight since Anthony Joshua stopped him and broke his jaw last December, and he says "somebody's getting knocked out".
Jake Paul will return to the ring on Thursday 24 December in Dubai, with his opponent yet to be named.
Announcing the date on X, Paul said: "I'm hungrier than ever, and on Thursday, December 24, I'm returning to the ring in Dubai to start the next chapter of my journey."
On his opponent, he said: "We've got plenty of names on the list; let's see who signs the contract." He added: "Santa Paul is coming to town, and somebody's getting knocked out."
Darren Till, Francis Ngannou, Chris Eubank Jr and Ryan Garcia are among the names that have been discussed for Paul's return.
It will be Paul's first fight since last December, when Anthony Joshua stopped him in the sixth round and broke his jaw. Paul has a record of 12 wins and two defeats, with seven knockouts.
Nakisa Bidarian, Paul's partner at Most Valuable Promotions, had named Christmas Eve as his preferred date and said Till was among the fighters the team had been speaking to. Till has said he is waiting for the contract.
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