During the Misfits Boxing 23 event held in Dubai, a big controversy was seen after the match between Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat and American boxer Anthony Taylor. Neeraj Goyat, who registered a spectacular victory in the ring, had to face an uncomfortable and tense situation backstage when Anthony Taylor, upset with the defeat, threw a water bottle at him. The matter escalated so much that security personnel had to intervene.
In this match, Neeraj Goyat boxed brilliantly for six rounds and completely left Anthony Taylor behind. All three judges gave the verdict in favor of Neeraj with mutual consent. The scorecard was 59-55, 58-56 and 60-54, which clearly shows Goyat’s dominance. Before the match, Taylor had raised questions about Indian boxing, but he got a befitting reply in the ring.
Refusal to handshake increases controversy
When Anthony Taylor approached Neeraj Goyat backstage after the match, he tried to shake hands. However, Neeraj refused to shake hands and gave a sharp reaction. After this Taylor lost his temper and in anger threw a water bottle towards Neeraj. After this act the atmosphere worsened further.
To handle the situation, Neeraj Goyat’s manager Vipin Gulia immediately intervened. For safety reasons, he kept Taylor away from Neeraj. Gulia later said that this was not unsportsmanlike behavior and at such a time the safety of the boxer is of utmost importance.
Manager raised questions on security
Vipin Gulia clearly said that such incidents in the medical and recovery areas are extremely worrying. He demanded the organizers to further strengthen the security arrangements. According to him, Taylor’s inability to accept defeat was the biggest reason for his action.
Neeraj Goyat has not suffered any injury in this entire incident and he is completely safe. His team told that Neeraj is now focusing on preparing for future international matches. After this victory and controversy, Neeraj Goyat’s name has once again come into discussion in the international boxing world.
