Neeraj Goyat (Bigg Boss OTT3)
Neeraj Goyat’s entry into Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 has piqued public interest, with many eager to learn more about him. Known by his nickname “Gangster,” Neeraj Goyat is a prominent boxer, social media influencer, and actor. He was born on Monday, November 11, 1991.
Neeraj Goyat Biography
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Gangster |
| Profession | • Boxer • Social Media Influencer • Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5′ 7.5″ (171 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Boxing | |
| Turned Pro | 2011 |
| Professional Debut | On 19 November 2019 against Gou Wen Dong |
| Coach/Mentor | • BI Fernandez • Kuldeep Keepa |
| Weight Categories | • Welterweight (140-147 pounds) (63–67 kg) • Bantamweight (115-118 pounds) (52.2-53.5 kg) • Featherweight (126-130 pounds) (55-57 kg) |
| Reach | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Medals | Gold
• 2008: Youth National Games of India Silver • 2011: National Games of India Bronze • 2007: Junior National Championships |
| Records | First Indian boxer to feature in WBC World Rankings (Ranked 20) |
| Titles | 2015, 2016, 2017: WBC Asian Champion |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 2008: India’s most promising boxer • 2017: WBC Asia ‘Honorary Boxer of the year’ Award |
| Entertainment | |
| Debut | Reality TV Show– Ultimate Beastmaster season 2 (2017, aired on Netflix) Hindi Film– Mukkabaaz (2018) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 November 1991 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 32 Years |
| Birthplace | Begumpur, Karnal, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jagadhari, Haryana, India |
| School | S. D. Model Senior Secondary School, Karnal |
| College/University | Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamunanagar |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Community | Goyat (Jaat) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | • Travelling • Driving cars |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Joginder Singh Mother– Kamla Devi |
| Siblings | Brother– 1 (younger) Sister– 1 |
| Favourites | |
| Boxer(s) | Mike Tyson, Vasiliy Lomachenko |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Tata Safari • Mahindra Bolero • Toyota Fortuner |
| Bike Collection | Royal Enfield Bullet 350 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs 1.5 crore (as of 2018) |
| Assets/Properties | A farmhouse in Yamunanagar, Haryana (worth Rs 5 crore) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 5 crore (as of 2024) |
Neeraj Goyat Some Lesser Known Facts About
- As a very mischievous kid, he once accidentally cut a small portion of his sister’s finger while they were using a chaff-cutter machine.
- He didn’t enjoy other sports, so he took up boxing to build strength for self-defense. Later, he attended an Indian Army trial for sportspersons and was selected.
- In 2006, he joined the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune as a cadet, where he trained in boxing.
