Jake Paul sets out return to boxing after suffering hammering defeat against Anthony Joshua

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Jake Paul is setting his sights on a cruiserweight boxing comeback before 2026 concludes, according to his business partner at Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).The 29-year-old American, who rose to fame as an internet personality, has been sidelined since suffering a sixth-round knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua last December.That loss to the British heavyweight left Paul with a broken jaw, requiring surgery to insert two titanium plates and remove several teeth.It marked only the second defeat of his boxing career.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The setback also saw Paul removed from the WBA's cruiserweight rankings, though he now intends to compete at that weight class once more.His business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, told BBC Sport: "I think his focus is on cruiserweight, outside of a potential boxing match against Francis Ngannou."His goal is to return before year-end."I saw pictures of him back in the gym with his boxing coach yesterday.

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