Updated On: 17 April, 2021 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Boxer Neeraj Goyat, who won his co-main event bout in the Vijender Singh-Artysh Lopsan under-card in Goa recently, believes he can salvage India’s pride in pro boxing after Viju’s defeat

Neeraj Goyat (left) has his opponent Sandeep Kumar on the ropes during their bout in Goa recently.
India’s professional boxing star Neeraj Goyat, 29, is a staunch believer in destiny and the Almighty. Almost two years after missing out on becoming probably the biggest pro boxer in the country, having bagged a fight against British star Amir Khan, Goyat feels his time has finally arrived.
Goyat convincingly knocked out Sandeep Kumar to win his co-main event bout in the Vijender Singh v Artysh Lopsan under-card in Goa recently. And with Vijender losing to the Russian, thereby ending his 12-0 unbeaten streak, Goyat is now keen to salvage the pride of Indian pro boxing by stepping into the limelight.