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Neeraj Goyat
Neeraj Goyat (born 11 November 1991) is an Indian professional boxer He is the first Indian boxer to enter the World Boxing Council (WBC) world rankings, debuting at No. 35 in the welterweight division in November 2016 following his successful defense of the WBC Asia title. Goyat won the WBC Asia “Honorary Boxer of the Year” award in 2017 and is a three-time WBC Asia champion (2015, 2016, 2017) in the welterweight division.
He also won the “Most Promising Boxer” award at the Indian Youth Nationals in 2008. In June 2014, Goyat became the first fighter to defeat Chinese boxer Xu Can (also known as Can Xu) in China, winning via split decision over 4 rounds; Xu Can later became a former WBA (Regular) featherweight world champion Goyat has faced notable opponents, including former world title challenger Jose Zepeda (loss by unanimous decision in March 2023).[1][2]
Neeraj suffered severe injuries in a car accident in June 2019, including to his head, face, and left arm, which forced him to withdraw from a scheduled fight against Amir Khan. He has since recovered and resumed competing.
In June 2024, Goyat appeared on the reality TV show, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3. However, he was eliminated from the show after just 5 days. On 15 November 2024, he defeated Whindersson Nunes on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard.[3]
Neeraj Goyat was born on 11 November 1991 in Begumpur village, Karnal district, Haryana, India. He completed his schooling up to the 9th standard at S. D. Model School in Yamunanagar, Haryana.
Inspired by the impressive physique, personality, fitness, and longevity of athletes, he initially engaged in athletics but switched to boxing after being inspired by the boxers training around him. In 2006, at age 14, he joined the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune as a cadet, where he began formal boxing training and completed his 10th standard education. He received excellent coaching there and learned from senior athletes.
In his amateur career:
• He won a bronze medal at the Junior National Championships in 2007 (his first major national achievement).
Neeraj Goyat
Neeraj Goyat (born 11 November 1991) is an Indian professional boxer He is the first Indian boxer to enter the World Boxing Council (WBC) world rankings, debuting at No. 35 in the welterweight division in November 2016 following his successful defense of the WBC Asia title. Goyat won the WBC Asia “Honorary Boxer of the Year” award in 2017 and is a three-time WBC Asia champion (2015, 2016, 2017) in the welterweight division.
He also won the “Most Promising Boxer” award at the Indian Youth Nationals in 2008. In June 2014, Goyat became the first fighter to defeat Chinese boxer Xu Can (also known as Can Xu) in China, winning via split decision over 4 rounds; Xu Can later became a former WBA (Regular) featherweight world champion Goyat has faced notable opponents, including former world title challenger Jose Zepeda (loss by unanimous decision in March 2023).[1][2]
Neeraj suffered severe injuries in a car accident in June 2019, including to his head, face, and left arm, which forced him to withdraw from a scheduled fight against Amir Khan. He has since recovered and resumed competing.
In June 2024, Goyat appeared on the reality TV show, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3. However, he was eliminated from the show after just 5 days. On 15 November 2024, he defeated Whindersson Nunes on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard.[3]
Neeraj Goyat was born on 11 November 1991 in Begumpur village, Karnal district, Haryana, India. He completed his schooling up to the 9th standard at S. D. Model School in Yamunanagar, Haryana.
Inspired by the impressive physique, personality, fitness, and longevity of athletes, he initially engaged in athletics but switched to boxing after being inspired by the boxers training around him. In 2006, at age 14, he joined the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune as a cadet, where he began formal boxing training and completed his 10th standard education. He received excellent coaching there and learned from senior athletes.
In his amateur career:
• He won a bronze medal at the Junior National Championships in 2007 (his first major national achievement).
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