SUMMARY
- Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat took to Instagram to call out Jake Paul.
- Jake Paul accepted the challenge and it is believed that the fight between the two is in the works.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been called-out by Indian pro-boxer Neeraj Goyat for a fight. Goyat claimed Paul has not fought any big boxing names and that the Indian will be a tough test for the American.
The Haryana-born pro boxer took to his Instagram to call-out Paul and, surprisingly, ‘The Problem Child’ was swift to respond. Paul claimed he was ready to fight anytime anyplace.
Goyat made it sound like an India vs America match. Many fans and eventually Paul were not okay with that narrative. Paul commented again on the post and asked Indians to stop Goyat from using such a narrative otherwise the match cannot go ahead.
Jake Paul and three-time WBC Asia titleholder Neeraj Goyat back and forth 👀🤔
Goyat last weighed in at 135 lbs pic.twitter.com/LmOaErb9y2
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 30, 2023
Goyat posted another Reel and called Jake Paul ‘Fake Paul’. He challenged Paul to a fight again and it seemed like Paul vs Goyat was just on the horizon. Most Valuable Promotions also commented on Goyat’s post and claimed that they were ready to discuss about a match. Let’s take a look at the stats of the two boxers.
Jake Paul vs. Neeraj Goyat: Stats
Stats | Jake Paul | Neeraj Goyat |
Wins | 8 | 20 |
Losses | 1 | 4 |
Height | 6ft 1in | 5ft 7in |
Weight | 199.4 lbs (last weigh-in) | 135.1 lbs (last weigh-in) |
Age | 26 | 32 |
Reach | 76 in | 67 in |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Jake Paul vs. Neeraj Goyat: Fight breakdown and prediction
Paul and Goyat have had very different trajectories in their careers. Goyat has been a boxer throughout his life. He started at the age of 15 and achieved success in his amateur career. Goyat was a Youth National Champion and went on to earn a bronze medal at the Youth CommonWealth Games.
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The Indian made his pro debut in November 2011 with a loss against Chinese fighter Gou Wen Dong. He had to wait for four fights before earning his first victory against Rahul Sonkamble in 2013. From October 2013 to 2017, Goyat went on a 10 match win streak. He became the WBC Asia champion in 2015, 2016, and 2017 while also becoming the first Indian to break into the WBC rankings.
Paul, on the other hand, began his boxing career with a win against Ali Al-Fakhri in January 2020. He fought several former MMA fighters and earned a 6-0 record before facing his first loss against Tommy Fury. In his latest fight, Paul defeated Andre August via first-round KO on December 15, 2023.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul’s net worth stands at a staggering $80 million. According to a report by CA Knowledge, Paul had earned over $18 million through his salary in boxing until May 2023. Following that, Paul faced Nate Diaz in August and earned over $2 million. Through his latest fight against Andre August in December, Paul earned around $1.2 million. The exact net worth and earnings of Goyat is not available.
‼️With their recent back and forth, Could we see Jake Paul against Neeraj Goyat? pic.twitter.com/EXSfl9wrgb
— IFN (@IfnBoxing) December 30, 2023
A fight between Paul and Goyat is being considered for March 2, 2023, according to reports. Goyat wanted to beat Paul in Puerto Rico, Paul’s birth country, so the fight is expected to take place there. It seems like Goyat’s superior experience as a pro-boxer will be key for him to earn a victory against the American. However, no official announcements have been made yet.