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Jake Paul doesn’t anticipate feeling any negative effects post-recovery after suffering a broken jaw.
Paul will be inside the boxing ring for the first time since sustaining the injury in his KO loss to Anthony Joshua back in 2025. “The Problem Child” will face former two-time Glory Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve in Dubai.
During the introductory press conference to hype up the fight, Paul was asked about the state of his jaw. “El Gallo” was quick to say that he feels as good as new (via MMAJunkie).
“Titanium,’’ Paul said, referring to the titanium plate he had inserted in his jaw. “Stronger than ever. We’re ready for this guy.”
Paul also explained why facing Doumbe makes sense coming off the devastating loss to Joshua, and he’s happy to be fighting someone with the combat sports resume of his opponent.
“This is just another world champion that I’m going up against and that’s really what it’s all about,’’ Paul said, “getting more experience coming back after a very tough fight with Anthony Joshua.’’
In a press release when the fight with Doumbe was announced by Most Valuable Promotions, Paul claimed he will retire from pro boxing competition if he is defeated. He doubled down on that statement during the press conference.
Doumbe has admitted that he isn’t in fighting shape at this very moment, but he’s in the process of getting back into that mode. The former kickboxing veteran thinks he will put Paul away, and he doesn’t have to rely on his kicks to do so. Paul begs to differ, and he believes the limited weapons will haunt Doumbe on fight night.
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