Boxeer Neeraj Goyat retains WBC Asia welterweight title

Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat has retained his welterweight Asia title by outpunching Australian Ben Kite in New Delhi.The fight was organised by the Professional Boxing Organisation of India . 

The 24-year-old prevailed via unanimous decision in the gruelling 12-round contest



against his 26-year-old rival, who came in with an experience of fighting 9 bouts. With this win, Neeraj has become the first Indian boxer to defend a pro title. 

Neeraj is also all set to break into the WBC's world rankings which would be updated in three weeks' time.