Neeraj Goyat, India's top professional boxer, will face former UFC champion Anthony Pettis on January 23. The matchup pairs Goyat against one of combat sports' most recognizable names. Pettis, a former lightweight champion in the UFC, has competed across multiple combat sports and brings significant name recognition to the fight. Goyat holds the distinction of being India's leading professional boxer and represents a growing boxing presence from the subcontinent. The January 23 date sets up what figures to be a high-profile clash between a regional star and an established combat sports veteran. Pettis' move into the boxing ring adds another chapter to his post-UFC career, while Goyat gets the chance to test himself against elite international competition.