WBA = World Boxing Association, middleweight super champion Ryota Murata will play a unified title match with IBF = International Boxing Federation middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin on the 29th of next month.
This was announced at a press conference held in Tokyo on the 12th.
According to this, Murata will play a unified championship match between two groups with Golovkin of Kazakhstan on the 29th of next month in Saitama City.
After winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, 35-year-old Murata turned to professional boxing and returned to the WBA middleweight title in July.
I haven't played a match since I defended the title in December, and this is my first ring in about two years.
Golovkin is 39 years old and has experience of unifying the middleweight titles of WBA, IBF and WBC = World Boxing Council.
Murata, who attended the press conference, said, "I'm the most respected player. I have a great track record. I want to defeat Golovkin and prove that I'm the strongest. I decided this match. I am grateful for the help. "
Golovkin, who participated in the press conference remotely, said, "I have great respect for Murata's strength. It will be an unforgettable and memorable match for everyone."