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Exclusive! Pulkit Samrat's Glory trainer opens up about actor's professional boxing match: 'I tried to persuade him not to do it'
Updated On: 29 April, 2026 10:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet Singh
Drew Neal, the trainer behind Pulkit Samrat's transformation for Glory, reveals he was initially not in favour of the boxing match with Neeraj Goyat. However, looking at Pulkit's conviction and excitement, he eventually gave in

Pulkit Samrat with his trainer Drew Neal (Pic/Instagram)
Pulkit Samrat is gearing up for the release of his upcoming series, Glory, where he plays a boxer. As an actor playing a boxer on screen, it certainly wasn't an easy task. But Pulkit did not just stop at a few punches on the screen. The actor participated in a live boxing match with professional boxer Neeraj Goyat at the trailer launch. His trainer, Drew Neal, tells midday how they prepared for the transformation.
Pulkit Samrat trained for nine months for Glory
Talking about training Pulkit in boxing, Drew reveals, "He was a complete novice when we met. So, I had to teach him everything, right from the footwork to the punches to actually sparring. So, prior to shooting, we trained together for around nine months before we actually started shooting. And, of course, during the shoot and even to today, we're continuing with his training."
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