Neeraj Goyat Makes INDIA Proud! Defeats Brazil's Whindersson Nunes At Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

India's Neeraj Goyat defeated Brazil's Whindersson Nunes in their opening boxing match at the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing event. Neeraj Goyat belongs to the Indian state of Haryana and has won several accolades in his career. Neeraj Goyat became the first Indian boxer to be featured in the WBC Boxing rankings and is currently signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Neeraj Goyat faced off in the opening bout at the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing event in Texas. 

Neeraj Goyat Wins, Beats Nunes By Decision 

Neeraj Goyat got on top of Whindersson Nunes from the get go of the opening match as the Haryana boxer dominated his Brazilian counterpart for the entirety of the six rounds. The match ended with both boxers on their feet and the decision going to the judges scorecards. 

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The judges ruled the fight in favour of India's Neeraj Goyat who had a total score of 60 in comaprison to Whindersson Nunes' 54 to pick up the win in the non-title bout. 

Neeraj Goyat In Good Form 

India's Neeraj Goyat is currently in good form as he has won four out of his five previous boxing matches. His last win came back in 2023 when he defeated Phakorn Aiemyod in the second round by knocking him out and taking home TKO win.  

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As for his opponent, Nunes recently made his debut and lost to to Nathan Bartling in the Misfits Boxing Prime Card. The boxer from Brazil has only participated in exhibition matches and is yet to find himself woprthy of fighting for a title. 

Neeraj Goyat is currently in the hunt to get himself a match against Jake Paul and wants the match to be held in India.