Cedric Doumbe says it is 'crazy' he can knock out his own boss Jake Paul

Cedric Doumbe has described his upcoming fight against Jake Paul as a unique opportunity, joking that he will finally get the chance to knock out his own boss.

The former kickboxing world champion is set to face the American in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing bout in Dubai on 24 December. Doumbe is signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), which merged with Paul's Most Valuable Promotions in July.

Speaking at a press conference in Paris, the French fighter thanked MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian for arranging the contest.

Doumbe, 34, also dismissed Paul as a serious boxing threat, claiming he has everything needed to beat the 29-year-old and suggesting he is not taking the preparation particularly seriously.

Paul has won 12 of his 14 professional boxing fights, with his two defeats coming against Tommy Fury and Anthony Joshua. He was stopped by former world heavyweight champion Joshua in December 2025.

Paul has said he will retire from boxing if Doumbe beats him, while insisting his opponent has never faced anyone like him in the ring.