Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28pm on 22 Dec 2025,Monday Sports
Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat defeated USA's Anthony Taylor by unanimous decision at Misfits Boxing in Dubai, but the victory was overshadowed by backstage chaos. Goyat dominated all six rounds, winning with scorecards of 59-55, 58-56, and 60-54. Pre-fight tensions escalated after Taylor disparaged India's boxing credentials. Post-fight, when Taylor attempted a handshake in the medical room, Goyat refused, triggering an explosive confrontation where Taylor threw a bottle and verbally abused the Indian fighter before security intervened. Goyat's camp questioned how Taylor accessed the room. The Indian boxer later declared, "Do not underestimate Indians. India is your father," responding to Taylor's pre-fight disrespect.
