Cedric Doumbe clowns Jake Paul: ‘You don’t have anything’

On December 24, Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe will headline a Most Valuable Promotions fight card at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, with the event’s global distribution and additional bouts to be revealed in the coming weeks. They will fight in a professionally sanctioned 8-round cruiserweight bout contested at 200 lbs with 10-oz gloves. Both fighters met at Pavilion Cambon in Paris, France, for the kick-off press conference, where Doumbe didn’t hold back in his verdict on Paul.

Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe set for December 24

Doumbe (75-7-1, 45 KOs kickboxing; 6-1, 6 KOs MMA; 1-0 boxing) is a former two-time GLORY welterweight world champion who transitioned to MMA, recording six knockout victories in his first seven professional bouts. His one foray into boxing came in 2015 when he defeated Mohamed Fodil on points.

Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has often found himself in the headlines since moving into the boxing world. His best wins have come against ageing boxers and MMA stars. However, his last bout came against Anthony Joshua, where he was brutally knocked out and given a double broken jaw.

Cedric Doumbe clowns Jake Paul at kick-off press conference

At the kick-off presser, Doumbe spoke about getting the opportunity to fight Jake Paul: “I have more than 75 fights; I’ve never fought a go-go dancer. That would be the 1st time. So we’ll see. Oh, Jake. I have to say… Hey, I say, you look like a go-go dancer with all the bling on you. You look like your wife. You look like a bitch. Dance for me, dance for me.” 

Revealing why he called out Jake Paul, Doumbe said: “I trained very hard all my life, and the fight game is very hard. I trained very hard all my life, and when I fought, it was very hard. And once, I would love, once in my life, to fight an easy fight. That’s why I called him out, because I would like to face a guy who is not strong, beat him easily, and take my money. So he accepted the fight. Thank you, Jake.”

Paul’s abilities in the ring have often been dismissed by his opponents, and many in the sport, with him often proving them wrong, having his hand raised at the end. Despite Paul’s previous wins, Doumbe has not been impressed by Paul’s skills:

“I do nothing. I just watch videos on Netflix. I just want this fight, this clown fight. I don’t really do nothing. I have everything to beat this guy. This guy is a joke. He’s a very great YouTuber, but he’s not a fighter. He’s not even a good boxer. I just need to lose weight to face this guy. My weight now is 100 kg. I just need to lose weight. That’s why I’m training now. I’m not training to beat him. I’m training to lose weight. That is why I’m training. I’m not training to avoid any of his skills. You don’t have anything.”

The Big Fight Weekend verdict

It’s unclear what damage the KO loss to Joshua has done to Paul, and a comeback fight is sensible. Doumbe has limited experience and will be putting on weight for the Christmas Eve showdown. His outspoken personality and loyal fanbase will ensure a spicy build-up and atmosphere on fight night.

Doumbe will need to close the distance on Paul and make him feel uncomfortable. He can’t let him settle and dictate the tempo.

If Jake Paul beats Cedric Doumbe, it remains to be seen what comes next for him, but a win will ensure Jake Paul will still be a name mentioned in the sport throughout 2027.

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