Jake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight
An eight-round cruiserweight matchup against former kickboxing world champion Cédric Doumbé will mark Jake Paul's first appearance in the ring since he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.
Jake Paul: What Happened
ESPN reported on Monday, November 2, 2026 in a story involving Jake Paul, Cédric Doumbé, Anthony Joshua. Here is how the report opens:
An eight-round cruiserweight matchup against former kickboxing world champion Cédric Doumbé will mark Jake Paul's first appearance in the ring since he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua.
It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Anthony Joshua and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Jake Paul books ex-kickboxing champion for return fight
- Who’s involved: Jake Paul, Cédric Doumbé and Anthony Joshua
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Monday, November 2, 2026 by ESPN
Background: Anthony Joshua
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni "AJ" Joshua (born 15 October 1989) is a British professional boxer. He held the unified heavyweight championship twice between 2017 and 2021.
Text from Wikipedia’s Anthony Joshua article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What happened with Jake Paul?
An eight-round cruiserweight matchup against former kickboxing world champion Cédric Doumbé will mark Jake Paul's first appearance in the ring since he suffered a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua. ESPN reported the story on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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