Neeraj Goyat Biography: Learn About The Rising Boxing Icon Of India

India has always been called the land of sports with every state introducing players who have been taking their way to the top in a variety of sports. The Indian state which is most popular for their rich culture and their love for sports is Haryana. They have given this country some of the best players in a wide range of sports, but the one which has one of the highest number of players in India from Haryana is boxing. One such boxer who has caught the eyes of boxing fans in India and has fought alongside boxing legend Mike Tyson and also challenged Logan Paul face-to-face for a fight is Neeraj Goyat. With him coming from a simple background to being one of the most talked about social media personalities in India, he has come a long way. But people only know him through boxing, they don’t know the story behind this sport and what Neeraj is in life apart from the game. This blog is dedicated towards providing our readers with in-depth information related to the personal and professional life of Neeraj and his rise to fame.

Neeraj Goyat Wikipedia

Full Name	Neeraj Goyat
Date of Birth	11th November, 1991
Place of Birth	Begumpur, Karnal, Haryana, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Professional Boxer, MMA Fighter, Actor
Weight Class	Welterweight
Boxing Stance	Orthodox
Years Active	2011 – Present
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach	Approx. 71 in (180 cm)
Professional Record	19 Wins (8 KOs), 4 Losses, 2 Draws
MMA Record	2 Wins (1 KO, 1 Decision), 0 Losses
Titles Held	WBC Asia Welterweight Champion (3x)
Education	B.Sc in Sports Science, Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Religion	Hinduism

Neeraj Goyat Early Life and Education

Neeraj comes from a very simple family. He was born in Begumpur which is located in Karnal district of Haryana. Neeraj’s height was short when he was child and therefore decided to play sports like basketball and would take part in races of 800 and 1500 meters so that his height could grow. When a child, Neeraj was also mischievous, which once led to the cutting of his sister’s fingers. He did his schooling from the S.D. Model Senior Secondary School in Karnal. After he completed his schooling, he enrolled in the Guru

Neeraj Goyat Age

Neeraj was born on November 11, 1991, which makes him 33 years old as of 2025. Being at a mature stage of his life helped him a lot through his resilient training for boxing and rise through the ranks to become one of the best and well known boxers from India.

Neeraj Goyat Family

Many people who have met Neeraj personally have always complimented him and said that he is a very humble person. Many people say that the roots for his humbleness can be traced back to his family as he comes from a very humble family background. He has always been encouraged and supported by his parents to build a career in sports. His father, Mr. Joginer Singh is retired from the Indian army and has also motivated him to stay focused and disciplined in life. His mother is Mrs. Kamla Devi. His family also includes 1 sister and 1 younger brother who has also always supported him.

Neeraj Goyat Height, Weight, and Overall Physical Appearance

Being a boxer means that you have to keep yourself fit and follow a strict diet regime to maintain that fitness. Well, Neeraj always loved to have a muscular body and to maintain that he follows a strict diet regime and works out regularly. As we all know that having a height of 5.7 feet and maintaining the weight according to the tournament can be quite tough, but Neeraj faces it all to keep himself fit. As of the latest reports and his latest match, he weighs around 67 kgs and comes under the category of welterweight.

Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	67 kg (148 lbs)
Weight Class	Welterweight
Body Type	Athletic, Lean Muscular
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Skin Tone	Wheatish

Neeraj Goyat Career In Boxing

Neeraj started his career in sports through basketball as we have mentioned above. But after some time, he did not find an attachment to it and thought of taking up boxing. He always loved how fit and huge the boxers look and always wanted to have looks and appearance like that. Also around this time, he joined the Army Sports Cadet in Pune. Here he trained for boxing and was refining his boxing skills. Throughout his time in the Army Institute, he took part in various competitions and won various medals.

Neeraj Goyat As An Amature Boxer

Here is a list of several wins of Neeraj in amature boxing which would later lead him to become one of the finest professional boxers India ever gave to the world:

• 2008: Gold Medal at the Youth National Games of India
• 2010: Gold Medal at the AK Mishra Memorial Boxing Tournament
• 2011: Silver Medal at the National Games of India
• 2012: Silver Medal at the Senior Men National Boxing Championships
• 2016: Bronze Medal at the Olympic Qualifiers in Venezuela

Neeraj Goyat Career Stats For Professional Boxing Career

Result	Opponent	Type	Round (Time)	Date	Location
Win	Whindersson Nunes	UD	6	Nov 15, 2024	AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Win	Phakorn Aiemyod	TKO	2 (1:44)	May 17, 2023	Sasakul Gym, Lam Luk Ka, Thailand
Loss	Jose Zepeda	UD	10	Mar 25, 2023	Guadalajara, Mexico
Win	Channarong Injampa	TKO	2 (2:19)	Jul 2, 2022	Bangkok, Thailand
Win	Chayanon Phothijun	TKO	3 (1:35)	May 28, 2022	Pathum Thai, Thailand
Win	Parinwirat Kankrai	TKO	2 (0:55)	May 14, 2022	Pathum Thai, Thailand
Win	Suresh Pasham	UD	6	Apr 10, 2022	Manipal, India
Win	Bebe Rico Tshibangu	TKO	3 (4)	Oct 16, 2021	Dubai, UAE
Win	Sandeep Kumar	KO	4 (0:34)	Mar 19, 2021	Panjim, India
Win	Carlos Lopez Marmolejo	UD	6	Apr 20, 2019	Toronto, Canada
Win	Ernesto Cardona Sanchez	UD	4	Sep 7, 2018	Edmonton, Canada
Win	Sergio Daniel Moreno Martinez	UD	6	Jun 30, 2018	Mexico
Win	Allan Tanada	UD	12	Aug 5, 2017	Mumbai, India
Win	Ben Kite	UD	12	Oct 15, 2016	New Delhi, India
Win	Moda	KO	5 (6)	Jan 5, 2016	Gurgaon, India
Win	Dong Jun You	TKO	2 (4)	Dec 12, 2015	Seoul, South Korea
Win	Anand	UD	4	Oct 31, 2015	New Delhi, India
Win	Ronnel Esparas	UD	6	Oct 4, 2015	Incheon, South Korea
Win	Nelson Gulpe	UD	12	May 30, 2015	New Delhi, India
Win	Can Xu	SD	4	Jun 7, 2014	Kunming, China
Win	Xian Qian Wei	UD	6	Nov 30, 2013	Maguan, China
Draw	Chatri Charoensin	–	6	Sep 27, 2013	Bangkok, Thailand
Draw	Xian Qian Wei	–	6	Jun 8, 2013	Kunming, China
Draw	Phum Kunmat	–	4	Sep 5, 2012	Bangkok, Thailand
Loss	Gou Wen Dong	–	4	Nov 19, 2011	Kunming, China

Throughout his career in International boxing, Neeraj has fought some of the biggest names of the game and has also defeated them. One of the biggest win for Neeraj was in 2014, when he became the first person to defeat Chinese boxer Xu Can in China.

Neeraj Goyat’s Worldwide Recognition As A Boxer

Through his dedication and constant resilience for growth as a boxer has helped Neeraj take his name internationally. Through some of his most popular matches and his social media clash with Logan Paul helped him gain millions of followers. Recently, he took a big step in his career which is to get signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

Neeraj Goyat As A Part Of The Entertainment Industry

Apart from being a boxer, Neeraj has also worked closely with the entertainment industry and has also been part of various reality shows. He made his debut in the entertainment industry with Anurag Kashyap’s film Mukkabaaz in which he played the role of a boxer. He has also worked along with one of the finest actors of Bollywood Farah Akhtar for the film “Toofan”. Recently, Neeraj gained a lot of fame and also a lot of fans by being a contestant in the reality TV show Bigg Boss OTT Season 3. Although he could not stay in the game for more than 5 days a year he gained a lot of fans and became a favoured contestant for many.

Neeraj Goyat Net Worth

If you are a successful sports person in India then you have a lot of opportunities to earn money. With Neeraj gaining so much fame through his career in boxing he has also earned a good amount of money through all this hard work. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is approximately ₹5 crore (₹50 million). His main sources of income include sources like fight purses, brand endorsements, sponsorships, and his ventures into entertainment.

Neeraj Goyat Social Media

Having a good digital footprint can be very helpful, especially in today’s digital age and Neeraj has done it really well. With him having millions of followers on his social media handles shows how popular he is and the fans that he has earned throughout his career as a 30 year old boxer. Below we have provided you with the direct links to his social media handles where you can follow him and keep yourself informed with the latest developments in his professional career

Social Media Handle	Neeraj’s Account
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/neeraj_goyat/?hl=en
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/GoyatNeeraj/