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Neeraj Goyat to Face MMA Star Anthony Pettis in Major Pro Boxing Bout
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:45
Neeraj Goyat to Face MMA Star Anthony Pettis in Major Pro Boxing Bout
- •Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat will square off against former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23.
- •The bout is presented by the Indian Pro Boxing League and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council, with Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai vying to host the event.
- •Goyat brings a strong 21-win professional record and a four-bout winning streak into the showdown, looking to shine in front of his home crowd.
- •Anthony Pettis, a former WEC and UFC champion, enters the fight as he marks nearly 20 years since his professional combat sports debut.
Key Questions Answered
Neeraj Goyat is scheduled to face Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23 next year, with Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai being considered to host the event.
Neeraj Goyat is a 34-year-old professional boxer holding 21 wins in 27 fights on a four-bout winning streak and is a former WBC Asia champion. Anthony Pettis is a former MMA star who won the WEC Lightweight title in 2010 and the UFC Lightweight World Championship in 2013, with his most recent boxing match taking place in 2024.
The upcoming showdown between Neeraj Goyat and Anthony Pettis is presented by Indian Pro Boxing League (IPBL) Boxing and is officially sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council.
