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Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis boxing match
Neeraj Goyat faces Anthony Pettis in India’s biggest boxing fight since Muhammad Ali.
In brief
Neeraj Goyat faces Anthony Pettis in India’s biggest boxing fight since Muhammad Ali. Neeraj Goyat will fight Anthony Pettis on 23 January 2027 in Chennai, potentially the biggest Indian boxing event since Muhammad Ali’s 1970s match. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Fight details
Neeraj Goyat faces Anthony Pettis in India’s biggest boxing fight since Muhammad Ali fought in Chennai.
Fight date and location
The match is set for 23 January 2027 in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Visakhapatnam.
Neeraj Goyat’s record
Neeraj Goyat enters with a 21-4-2 record and must overcome former UFC champion Anthony Pettis.
Jake Paul’s role
Jake Paul, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, wants the fight in Chennai to honor Muhammad Ali’s 1970s venue.
Viewpoints
Neeraj: 'Last time the world watched me from Texas. This time my people watch me at home.'
“Last time the world watched me from Texas. This time my people watch me at home.”
Here's the gist
Neeraj Goyat will fight Anthony Pettis on 23 January 2027 in Chennai, potentially the biggest Indian boxing event since Muhammad Ali’s 1970s match.
