Best fights of Ryōta Murata
Over 9 years as a professional, Ryōta Murata has compiled a 16-3 (13) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ryōta Murata KOs Rob Brant in their 2nd fight
On July 12, 2019 Ryōta Murata fought Rob Brant for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Murata was 33 years old with a record of 14-2, and Brant was 28 with a record of 25-1. Murata was coming off a loss, while Brant was on a 3-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Rob Brant via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Ryōta Murata stops Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam in their 2nd fight
On October 22, 2017 Ryōta Murata fought Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Murata was 31 years old with a record of 12-1, and N'Jikam was 33 with a record of 36-2. Murata was coming off a loss, while N'Jikam was on a 5-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam via retirement in the 7th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Ryōta Murata loses to Gennady Golovkin via KO
On April 9, 2022 Ryōta Murata, the WBA (Super) middleweight champion, met Gennady Golovkin, the IBF and IBO middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Murata was 36 years old with a record of 16-2, and Golovkin was 40 with a record of 41-1-1. Murata was on a 2-fight winning streak and Golovkin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Golovkin stopped Murata via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Ryōta Murata KOs Steven Butler
On December 23, 2019 Ryōta Murata defended his WBA (Regular) middleweight title against Steven Butler. Murata was 33 years old with a record of 15-2, and Butler was 24 with a record of 28-1-1. Murata was coming off a win and Butler was on a 10-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Steven Butler via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Ryōta Murata loses to Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam via split decision
On May 20, 2017 Ryōta Murata fought Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam for the vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight title. Murata was 31 years old with a record of 12-0, and N'Jikam was 33 with a record of 35-2. Murata was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and N'Jikam was on a 4-fight winning streak. Murata lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with N'Jikam.
6. Ryōta Murata KOs Emanuele Blandamura
On April 15, 2018 Ryōta Murata defended his WBA (Regular) middleweight title against Emanuele Blandamura. Murata was 32 years old with a record of 13-1, and Blandamura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murata was coming off a win. Murata stopped Emanuele Blandamura via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
7. Ryōta Murata KOs George Tahdooahnippah
On July 23, 2016 Ryōta Murata faced George Tahdooahnippah. Murata was 30 years old with a record of 10-0, and Tahdooahnippah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murata was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Murata stopped George Tahdooahnippah via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ryōta Murata KOs Gastón Vega
On January 30, 2016 Ryōta Murata faced Gastón Vega. Murata was 30 years old with a record of 8-0, and Vega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murata was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Gastón Vega via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Ryōta Murata KOs Bruno Sandoval
On December 30, 2016 Ryōta Murata faced Bruno Sandoval. Murata was 30 years old with a record of 11-0, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murata was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Bruno Sandoval via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Ryōta Murata KOs Felipe Santos Pedroso
On May 14, 2016 Ryōta Murata faced Felipe Santos Pedroso. Murata was 30 years old with a record of 9-0, and Pedroso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murata was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Murata stopped Felipe Santos Pedroso via TKO in the 4th round.