Kartik Aaryan goes up against world-famous boxer  Anthony Pettis during IIFA 2025 

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan turned host, alongside Karan Johar for IIFA 2025. During the event, Kartik and Karan were challenged to a boxing match with the world-famous boxer Anthony Pettis.

KJo immediately backed off from the challenge saying, “It’s out of my control, I can dance with Madhuri Dixit on ‘Dola Re Dola’ but can’t box with Anthony! It was decided through audience vote that Kartik would box with Anthony. As soon as the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 actor put on the boxing gloves, Anthony threw a quick punch that lightly hit Kartik.  In response, Kartik immediately laughed and said, “You only have to act, not real boxing!”. 

When both stepped back into the ring, Kartik cleverly seized the right moment and landed a light punch on Anthony’s face. This made everyone applause, praising Kartik for his courage. 

Before this, Kartik and Karan were seen roasting each other as they rehearsed their lines for hosting IIFA 2025.