Jake Paul seeks Dubai bout on Christmas Eve after Joshua loss
Jake Paul announced on X that he wants to fight in Dubai on Christmas Eve, following his December defeat by Anthony Joshua. He has named former UFC fighter Darren Till as the most likely opponent. Netflix will not broadcast the event, according to reports. The streaming service recently dismissed Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and head of film Dan Lin as part of a restructuring overseen by Ted Sarandos.
Key facts
- Paul posted his Dubai fight wish on 29 Oct.
- The proposed bout is scheduled for 24 Dec in Dubai.
- Darren Till, a former UFC fighter, is cited as the likely opponent.
- Netflix will not carry the fight on its platform.
- Netflix's content leadership changes were driven by Ted Sarandos.
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Why it matters
The fight could draw major viewership despite Netflix's streaming withdrawal.
What changed
First published from Yahoo Sports