Ryōta Murata, born on January twelfth, nineteen eighty-six, is a distinguished former professional boxer from Japan. His boxing career spanned from two thousand thirteen to two thousand twenty-two, during which he made a significant impact in the middleweight division.
Throughout his career, Murata held the WBA (Regular) middleweight title on two occasions between two thousand seventeen and two thousand twenty-one. He further elevated his status in the sport by claiming the WBA (Super) middleweight title, which he held from two thousand twenty-one until his retirement in two thousand twenty-two.
Before turning professional, Murata showcased his exceptional talent as an amateur boxer. He earned a silver medal at the two thousand eleven World Championships, followed by a remarkable gold medal victory at the two thousand twelve Olympics, solidifying his reputation as one of Japan's top athletes.