Jake Paul planning to fight Neeraj Goyat in India

LockerRoom Team

02 Mar 2024

Boxing superstar Jake Paul is planning for a showdown with Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat in India.

“I would love to go to India and beat Neeraj up. There is 1.4 billion people in India. Taking the sport there, putting on a massive event and he is the most famous Indian boxer,” Jake Paul noted in the MVP Press conference ahead of his fight in Puerto Rico.

In a surprising turn of events, Indian boxing sensation Neeraj Goyat, who had been relentlessly campaigning on social media for a match against YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul, has now found himself aligned with Paul's boxing promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

According to officials, Jake Paul's MVP has officially signed 32-year-old Neeraj Goyat, a former WBC Asian welterweight champion and the first Indian boxer to secure a spot in the WBC world rankings. Goyat, renowned as one of the finest pugilists in India, boasts an impressive social media following with nearly 1 million followers on Instagram. His prominence extends beyond the boxing ring, having made appearances on Indian television and even in Bollywood films.

Goyat's signing marks a significant milestone for MVP as he becomes the first international athlete to join the promotion. With anticipation building, Goyat is slated to make his debut under the MVP banner this upcoming summer. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Goyat's pivotal role in the global expansion of MVP's events.

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