'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December
Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.
Jake Paul: What Happened
BBC Sport reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Hungrier. Here is how the report opens:
Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.
Photos: BBC Sport
It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Ultimate Fighting Championship and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: 'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December
- Who’s involved: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua and Hungrier
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by BBC Sport
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: BBC Sport and ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same UFC story, as reported by another outlet:
- Jake Paul ready for 'next chapter,' books Dec. 24 return in DubaiESPN Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring almost one year to the date after he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.
Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
Text from Wikipedia’s Ultimate Fighting Championship article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What’s Next for Jake Paul
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Jake Paul?
Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December. BBC Sport reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Who reported this UFC story?
BBC Sport first reported it on Thursday, October 29, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.
Where can I get the latest UFC & Boxing news today?
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