Comments Thread For: Ryota Murata, Gold Medal Winner, Considers Pro Run

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Ryota Murata seems ready to finally cash in on his Olympic gold medal.

Murata, who became Japan's first Olympic boxing champion in 48 years at the London Games last summer, is considering turning pro, it was learned Saturday.

Murata, 27, confirmed that he met with Japan Amateur Boxing Federation chairman Akira Yamane on Jan. 14 to discuss the move.
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[cool-jupiter]

Murata should stay away from pro boxing. He has his lovely family and a stable job in college. His legacy is already complete. Better not turn pro so that he can avoid any possible unnecessary punishment.

[Light_Speed]

He should follow his heart, not succumb to media pressure.

[Hougigo]

If his heart's not in it, don't do it