Neeraj Goyat will be the only Indian Boxer in the undercard featuring the massive bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. The emerging boxer will be up against Whindersson Nunes, which is set to take place at 5:30 AM (IST) on the 16th of November in India. The match will be broadcast live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Neeraj has caught the attention of many with his name featuring in the undercard. Neeraj was born on the 11th of November in 1991. He is an MMA artist and has made a name for himself. Goyat was the first Indian to feature in the WBC world rankings. He became the first Indian to win the WBC Asia 'Honorary Boxer of the Year' award in 2017.
Neeraj took the Boxing world by storm in 2014 when he beat Xu Can of China, a former Regular World Boxing Association world champion. Goyat began Boxing in 2006 at the Army Sports Institute where he studied till 10th standard.
Neeraj Goya's challenge to Jake Paul
In 2014, Goyat won the Youth National Tournament. In 2016, he became the first Indian Professional Boxer to take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics qualifications in Venezuela. He also ended up winning the Bronze Medal in the event. Goyat challenged Jake Paul for a match earlier this year.
Many felt Neeraj could be Jake's opponent on the 2nd of March in 2024. However, Ryan Bourland got a chance to face the brother of Logan Paul. However, Neeraj did not give up. He showed up in Puerto Rico and had a physical confrontation with Jake. He later became the first Indian to sign a contract with Most Valuable Promotions.
Goyat recently revealed that he would take on Jake in a fight in India after the end of his bout with Mike Tyson. The undercard match between Neeraj and Nunes was announced on the 21st of May 2024. While it was scheduled to take place in July 2024, the bout got postponed to November due to Mike's health issues.