Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is headed back to the squared circle. Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Pettis is set to meet 27-fight pro boxer Neeraj Goyat in a six-round super welterweight (154 pounds) bout. The event…
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will make his boxing return against Neeraj Goyat on January 23 in India. The six-round super welterweight bout is presented by IPBL Boxing and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council. A host city will be announced in November, with Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai currently under consideration.
Pettis holds a 1-1 professional boxing record, featuring a majority decision win against Roy Jones Jr. and a decision loss to Chris Avila. Goyat enters the matchup on a five-fight winning streak following his victory over Whindersson Nunes.
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