Jake Paul says he will knock out Doumbe with one punch

Jake Paul claims he will knock out mixed martial artist Cedric Doumbe with a single punch when they meet in the ring in Dubai on December 24. The bout is planned as the main event of a Most Valuable Promotions card and has been announced as an eight-round professional cruiserweight bout.

At the press conference, Paul said, "One punch is enough." Pointing to Doumbe's boxing as a weak spot, Paul said his opponent has thrown only three punches. Doumbe became a two-time welterweight champion in Glory kickboxing and recorded 45 knockouts in that sport.

Paul has dropped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings since last December, when he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in the sixth round in Miami. The defeat also raised questions about the future of his boxing career, and Paul needed surgery to repair his jaw. Noting that his jaw has been strengthened with titanium, Paul said, "Stronger than ever. We are ready for this man."