India’s main boxer and WBC Asia titleholder, Neeraj Goyat, is ready to make his debut with Most Invaluable Promotions (MVP) in opposition to Brazilian sensation Whindersson Nunes. This thrilling matchup is a part of the undercard for the Paul versus Tyson and Taylor versus Serrano 2 occasion, scheduled for Saturday, July 20. The bout between Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes is an expert six-round tremendous middleweight battle at 165 lbs.
This matchup is a part of an action-packed undercard, which additionally options Sylve versus Schofield and Chavez Jr. versus Until. The primary occasion showcases an 8-round heavyweight conflict between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, alongside the eagerly awaited girls’s boxing rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed tremendous light-weight world title, contested over 10 rounds. The occasion is ready to happen at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the house of the Dallas Cowboys.
Neeraj Goyat, with a file of 18-4-2 (8 KOs), is without doubt one of the most distinguished figures in boxing. Born in Begampur, Karnal, Haryana, India, Goyat started his boxing profession in 2006 and shortly rose to prominence. He received gold on the Youth Nationwide Event in 2008 and is a three-time WBC Asia titleholder (2015, 2016, and 2017). He was named “Honorary Boxer of the 12 months” in 2017 by WBC Asia and have become the primary Indian boxer to make the WBC World Rankings.
Goyat confronted a setback in 2019 as a result of a automobile accident, which postponed a serious battle in opposition to Amir Khan. Nonetheless, he made a powerful comeback and gained worldwide consideration in spring 2024 via a viral social media marketing campaign difficult MVP co-founder Jake Paul. This marketing campaign led to a faceoff in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Goyat in the end signed with MVP. His social media marketing campaign garnered over 150 million views, making him a viral sensation.
“I could not be extra excited to make my MVP debut on what guarantees to be the most important boxing occasion in historical past,” mentioned Neeraj Goyat. “With hundreds of thousands of followers again dwelling in India watching my each transfer, I am not simply combating for myself; I am combating to make historical past and make my nation proud. Thanks to Nakisa and your complete MVP group and naturally Netflix for this chance to shine on the most important stage possible. I hope all Indians world wide tune in for this historic occasion.”
Whindersson Nunes, a Brazilian icon and social media celebrity, has a boxing file of 2-2-1 (1 KO). Recognized for his charismatic presence, Nunes confronted legendary world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas in 2022, leading to a draw. With over 100 million followers throughout social platforms, together with 59.5 million on Instagram and 44.6 million on YouTube, Nunes is a big determine in each the digital and boxing worlds. He’s coaching below coaches Diego Rodrigues and Caio Franco, alongside Olympic medalist Esquiva Falcao, for his upcoming battle.
“I grew up watching large names in boxing, so having the chance to be a part of this card and problem myself on this sport is an honour. As I’ve mentioned on different events, boxing is greater than only a battle: it is an artwork that requires lots of method, timing, and technique. I’ve been making ready myself every day with my coaches to current my finest model of a fighter in Texas and, as soon as once more, defend and make my nation proud.” mentioned Whindersson Nunes.
Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Invaluable Promotions, are excited in regards to the international attraction of this occasion. “By that includes two extra worldwide stars in Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes, alongside the remainder of our historic card, we’re strategically supplementing Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor versus Serrano 2 to drive patriotic engagement with the occasion from two of the most important nations on the earth,” they mentioned.
“Neeraj Goyat is arguably the best Indian boxer of all time and he’ll now have the chance to symbolize India as part of one of many largest boxing occasions of all time. Whindersson Nunes is returning to the ring in opposition to a way more skilled boxer and it exhibits what a Brazilian badass he’s, able to tackle the problem – you need to respect that.”
These matchups should not solely about thrilling fights but additionally about uniting followers worldwide for an unforgettable expertise and selling the game of boxing globally.
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