Who Is Neeraj Goyat? Know Everything About The Indian Boxer Set to Shine At Paul vs Tyson Undercard

The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight at the AT&T Stadium will be a significant one for India. While the fans will be seeing Mike Tyson return to action after a long time, the undercard will be special as the boxing event will be featuring an Indian superstar in action. Among boxers like Mario Barrios, Katie Taylor, and Abel Ramos, among others, Indian boxing sensation Neeraj Goyat will also feature in a high-octane boxing clash in Arlington, Texas. Before tuning into the action, take a deep dive and learn details about Goyat, the Indian boxer who will be in action at the coveted event.  

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Who Is Neeraj Goyat? India's First Professional Boxer To Sign With MVP, Earn WBC World Rankings 

Neeraj Goyat recently rose to prominence after appearing on the renowned television show Big Boss. However, Goyat selected a discipline that few athletes in India had followed, making him distinctive. He was born in Begumpur village in Karnal, Haryana , and started boxing in 2006 because the athlete's physique and demeanour piqued his interest. He started with gymnastics but quickly switched to boxing. There was no turning back for Neeraj, who trained under proper tutors at the Army Sports Institute. He sailed through the ranks and rose to prominence due to his dedication and capacity to deliver on national and international stages.

Throughout his career so far, Neeraj Goyat has won significant achievements, with his first one being at the Junior National event in 2007, where he won the bronze medal. He went on a winning spree, winning his first gold medal at the Youth Nationals in 2008. Check out more of Neeraj's achievements at the national level.

• All India Super Cup 2010 – Silver
• All India AK Mishra 2010 – Gold
• National Games 2011 – Silver
• Senior National 2012 – Silver

Performance in professional boxing [International Accolades]

• 3x WBC Asian title holder
• WBC Asian Champion 2015
• WBC Asian Champion 2016
• WBC Asian Champion 2017

Performance in amateur boxing [International Accolades]

• Olympic Qualifiers Tournament 2016 Venezuela – Bronze Medal
• Youth Commonwealth Games 2008 – Bronze Medal

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Neeraj Goyat had recently called out Jake Paul to fight a real boxer, and the Youtuber-turned-boxer looked ready as he accepted his challenge. He also flew to Puerto Rico at Jake's house to confront him, and their videos garnered millions of views. The Indian boxer went on to sign with the Most Valuable Promotions, who are making the Paul vs Tyson fight happen.

As he continues to train and perform at a high level, Neeraj Goyat's future is bright. He solidifies his reputation as a fierce opponent and a proud ambassador for Indian boxing on the international front with every fight.