Neeraj Goyat, a rising boxing star from India, is set to make history by fighting alongside legends like Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. He will compete in an undercard bout at a big boxing event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Goyat has made impressive progress in boxing. He became the first Indian boxer to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics and received the WBC Asia 'Honorary Boxer of the Year' award. His career includes many wins, including a significant victory over former WBA world champion Xu Can.
Who is Neeraj Goyat?Neeraj Goyat was born on 11 November 1991 in Begumpur village, Karnal, Haryana. He attended SD Model School in Haryana until ninth grade. In 2006, he started boxing at the Army Sports Institute, where he also finished his 10th-grade education.
‼️ Footage from Neeraj Goyat on the Pads ahead of his bout against Whindersson Nunes in 13 days 🥊[Via – @GoyatNeeraj on IG] pic.twitter.com/1N9fp09pKu
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He is a well-known Indian boxer and mixed martial artist. Goyat has won the WBC Asia title three times and received the “Honorary Boxer of the Year” award from WBC Asia in 2017.
In 2014, Goyat became the first person in China to defeat Xu Can, a former champion in the World Boxing Association.
He was also the first Indian professional boxer to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics qualifications in Venezuela, where he earned a bronze medal.
"I couldn't be more excited to make my MVP debut on what promises to be the biggest boxing event in history," he said before the event.
Neeraj Goyat, India's #1 boxer and WBC Asia Title Holder, at the #PaulTyson open workout. Catch Goyat vs Nunes this Friday, November 15 LIVE on Netflix at 8PM ET | 5PM PT. pic.twitter.com/rp1Td0Hldl
— Netflix (@netflix) November 13, 2024
"With millions of fans back home in India watching my every move, I'm not just fighting for myself; I'm fighting to make history and make my country proud. Thank you to Nakisa and the entire MVP team and of course Netflix for this opportunity to shine on the biggest stage imaginable. I hope all Indians around the world tune in for this historic event," he added.
Neeraj Goyat major milestones-
Junior National 2007 – Bronze
Youth National 2008 – Gold
All India Super Cup 2010 – Silver
All India AK Mishra 2010 – Gold
National Games 2011 – Silver
Senior National 2012 – Silver
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes Live Streaming details:
When and where to watch Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight?
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight will be live at the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas on November 16, Saturday.
What time will Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight start?
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight will kick off at 6:50 am IST.
Where will Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight stream on TV and OTT?
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes boxing fight will be live-streamed on Netflix.