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Next fight of Ryota Murata is not determined yet.
Ryota Murata (16-2, 13 KOs), 2012 Olympic gold medalist and regular WBA middleweight champion, is a very serious candidate for a meeting with Saul Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs).
According to Japanese media, the highest paid fighter in the world for today Saul Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) will fight next against Ryota Murata (16-2, 13 KOs) on May 24. The bout will take place at the Saitama Super Arena. 37,000 boxing fans will be able to see the event live.
Negotiations are under way on organizing a fight between Saul Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) and Ryota Murata (16-2, 3 KOs). The duel could take place on May 3 in Japan. Several American journalists reported on these negotiations in social networks, including Mike Coppinger and Chris Mannix. Negotiations on this issue can be completed in the nearest future.
Ryota Murata (16-2, 13 KOs) knocked Steven Butler (28-2-1, 24 KOs) out in the fifth round in the main event of the evening in Yokohama. The Japanese defended his regular WBA middleweight belt.
At the end of the year Ryota Murata (15-2, 12 KOs) will clash with Rob Brant (25-2, 17 KOs) for the third time. The American decided to use the option for a rematch, which was included in the contract for the second fight.
