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Paul sets Dubai Christmas Eve return, still no opponent
Paul's comeback is set for Thursday, December 24, in Dubai, his first fight since Anthony Joshua stopped him in the sixth round; four opponents are in talks.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN This Morning at 7:31 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are BBC Sport's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by BBC Sport: “'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December”, with reporting from Bloody Elbow, Fightful, Gulf News and British Boxing News.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:31 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Christmas.
- BBN covered this story before: Burger King unveils its first Christmas menu in over a decade (October 29).
The real story
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- BBC Sport'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December
- Bloody ElbowJake Paul in talks with former UFC title challenger for boxing return in December October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- FightfulJake Paul To Fight On December 24 In Dubai - Fightful facts used on air
- Gulf News'Santa Paul is coming': Jake Paul announces Christmas Eve fight in Dubai facts used on air
- British Boxing NewsJake Paul in talks with four fighters for ring return facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJake Paul fights on Christmas Eve in Dubai, and he says he's hungrier than ever.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAgainst who?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNobody's been announced. His partner Nakisa Bidarian says they're finalizing an opponent worthy of Jake's return, and British Boxing News says four names are in talks.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the venue, the date and the Santa pun are done.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe release ends with Santa Paul is coming to town, and somebody's getting knocked out. Somebody.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, he's coming off a sixth-round stoppage by Anthony Joshua in Miami last December.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHis record is twelve wins and two losses, and he turned down Tommy Fury, saying the ship has sailed.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe also published a fifteen-man hit list, and I bet nobody on it has been booked. He's got a list longer than the card.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDarren Till is one of the names, I'm telling you, and the date depends on how fast they close it. Verdict: great poster, no card.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSomebody's getting knocked out, and right now that somebody has no idea it's them.
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