After a controversial loss in his first world title shot in May, Ryota Murata has publicly adopted an ¡°it-happens-when-it-happens¡± attitude about his potential rematch against the same opponent.
Now, it will happen. He has earned another shot, perhaps quicker than many thought.
Olympic gold medalist Murata (12-1, nine KOs) will take on WBA middleweight champion Hassan N¡¯Dam at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 22, organizers announced Thursday.
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