The escalating online feud between Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat and Jake Paul, a social media personality turned boxer, took a significant turn when they confronted each other in person for the first time. Neeraj initiated the challenge by posting a video on his Instagram account on December 29, 2023, calling out Jake Paul for a fight. In a noteworthy response, Jake Paul wrote a comment in Hindi on Neeraj's post, confirming his acceptance of the challenge.
Jake Paul's eagerness to confront Goyat led him to challenge the Indian boxer to a face-to-face meeting in Puerto Rico. Consequently, the 32-year-old Indian professional boxer made the journey to Puerto Rico to engage with Paul in person, marking a notable turn in their continuing rivalry.
The pair encountered each other outside Paul's gym, leading to a confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation. Amanda Serrano had to step in as a peacemaker to intervene in the situation. The video capturing this incident has since gone viral on social media.
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What Did Neeraj Goyat & Jake Paul Say To Each Other?
In the video, Neeraj Goyat, addressing Jake Paul, asserted that he kept his word by being present in Paul's country and gym.
"Jake Paul, I'm the man of my word. I'm here. I'm in your country. I'm here in your town. I'm here in your gym, man. Now abuse... You are using a translation application, and you are abusing the Indian language. Now abuse," Goyat said.
Paul responded assertively, challenging Goyat and suggesting that despite showing up in person, Goyat wasn't genuinely willing to engage in a fight. He taunted Goyat for being sensitive to trash talk and asserted that despite the face-to-face meeting, Goyat was not interested in a real fight.
"Come to daddy... You came to see me. You don't wanna fight though... Listen brother, you can't handle a little s**t talk. Your feelings are hurt? Did I hurt your feelings?... Listen brother, f**k you three times, brother... I respect you for showing up man-to-man. But you don't wanna fight," said Paul in response.
Will Neeraj Goyat vs Jake Paul Happen?
Following the street altercation, an official statement was released by Goyat's promoters which suggests that Neeraj Goyat is set to face Jake Paul in a highly anticipated event later this year
"Both of them are slated to fight in a mega card soon," read the statement from Goyat's promoters.