Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat recently inked a deal with Jake Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions on Friday.
Neeraj Goyat comments on signing
Indian boxing superstar Neeraj Goyat recently grabbed the attention with his challenge issued to YouTube sensation Jake Paul. Now, he has become a member of Most Valuable Promotions.
“I’m truly honored to be the newest member of the Most Valuable Promotions family,” Goyat said in a statement. “MVP has been making waves in the boxing world, particularly with its commitment to showcasing and uplifting women in the sport since 2021. In just 2½ years, MVP has organized some of the world’s most significant boxing events, and I’m excited to work with MVP to elevate the status of professional boxing in India and bring attention to boxers from India globally.”
It has come to light that MVP’s first international signee, Goyat is expected to make his debut for the promotion this summer. MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said Goyat will “be a key part of a global MVP event” later this year and discussions have started with possible opponents.
“His viral callouts of Jake Paul certainly got our attention, and we’re honored to welcome Neeraj into our family of exceptional athletes,” Bidarian said in a statement. “The influence of both Indian fighters and the Indian boxing fan base has been undervalued on the global stage, and we eagerly anticipate shining a worldwide spotlight on one of India’s premier boxers.”
Neeraj Goyat vs Jake Paul?
It is needless to mention that Neeraj Goyat has been eyeing for a bout against Jake Paul. In December last year, Goyat issued a challenge to Paul and Indian fans have been encouraging Paul to fight him. Goyat.
The battle might take place given the strong response from supporters and Paul’s obvious eagerness. Goyat and Paul share bad blood and things crossed limits after Goyat claimed that Paul had abused the 32-year-old Indian boxer in his native Indian language by using a translator app. Goyat decided to have a face-to-face confrontation with YouTuber Jake Paul flew to Puerto Rico.
Goyat (18-4, 8 KOs) has triumphed in nine of his past ten bouts; his lone defeat occurred in March 2023 against Jose Zepeda. Meanwhile, Paul takes on Ryan Bourland in a bout on Saturday in San Juan.
SHARE
