Ryota Murata has opportunity to avenge loss to Rob Brant this Friday in Osaka.

Japans 2012 Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata 14-2 (11 KOs) lost his WBA middleweight title to Rob Brant 25-1 (17 KOs) in Las Vegas 9 months ago in a dreadful performance, but now has the chance to avenge the defeat this coming Friday in Osaka Japan as Murata will face Brant in a grudge rematch.. It is expected that Murata will steal back his titles, although the Americans team have other plans..
Brant and trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, arrived in Tokyo two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated bout which is to be held at the Edion Arena, in Osaka..
Both fighters have been training at the Teiken boxing Gym on alternative schedules and are both reportedly in fabulous condition approaching the final week..
Murata was born in Nara City an hour outside of Osaka, yet lives and trains in Tokyo.. Murata has a huge burden on his shoulders, having lost a unanimous decision (119-109 twice, 118-110) last October, he knows that his whole nation expects him to vindicate himself and regain his title on Friday.. Ryota needs to establish his authority early and take the play away from the tricky Brant if he’s to reverse the verdict.. Although the experienced Eddie Mustafa and Brant can’t be completely overlooked.. They’ve pulled the victory off once, and must feel confident of repeating the trick for a second time, it’s an intriguing match..