Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Kerala Muay Thai Fighter Neeraj MP Dies in Alleged Suicide
Neeraj MP was a Muay Thai fighter from Ernakulam, Kerala.
He competed in fighting events in India.
In 2023, he fought Pravin Wagh in Calicut.
That match ended with a split-decision loss for Neeraj.
Reports now say that Neeraj has died in an alleged suicide.
The exact circumstances were not independently detailed in the report.
People from the fighting community shared messages remembering him.
One coach encouraged fighters to talk to trusted people when they are struggling.
The tributes also highlighted that martial arts can provide friendship and support.
Kerala-based Muay Thai fighter Neeraj MP has reportedly died in an alleged suicide.
Neeraj hailed from Ernakulam and competed on India’s domestic combat sports circuit.
He fought Pravin Wagh at the 2023 Gym War event in Calicut.
Neeraj lost that welterweight bout by split decision after going the distance.
Fighters and combat-sports figures paid tribute while calling for greater mental-health support.
- Who
- Neeraj MP, a Muay Thai fighter from Ernakulam, Kerala.
- What
- He reportedly died in an alleged suicide, prompting tributes from India’s combat-sports community.
- Where
- Neeraj was from Ernakulam, Kerala; the reported death location was not specified.
- Why
- The report did not establish a reason for the alleged suicide.
- Profession
- Muay Thai fighter
- Hometown
- Ernakulam, Kerala
- Competition
- India’s domestic combat-sports circuit
- Documented bout
- Gym War by MMAAK Fight Series, Calicut, 2023
- Opponent
- Pravin Wagh
- Bout result
- Split-decision defeat after going the distance
- Tributes
- Messages were shared by Kaz De Silva, Ayesha Shroff and others