# Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis boxing match

> Neeraj Goyat faces Anthony Pettis in India’s biggest boxing fight since Muhammad Ali.
- Title: Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis boxing match · Sportstar
- Summary: Neeraj Goyat faces Anthony Pettis in India’s biggest boxing fight since Muhammad Ali.
- Keywords: neeraj goyat, anthony pettis, indian pro boxing league, indian boxing council, most valuable promotions, chennai, mvp, mohammed ali, boxing match, 23 january 2027, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/neeraj-goyat-anthony-pettis-boxing-match-most-valuable-promotions-chennai/article71675151.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:31:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: neeraj goyat, anthony pettis, indian pro boxing league, indian boxing council, most valuable promotions, chennai, mvp, mohammed ali, boxing match, 23 january 2027, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Neeraj Goyat will fight Anthony Pettis on 23 January 2027 in Chennai, potentially the biggest Indian boxing event since Muhammad Ali’s 1970s match.