Comments Thread For: Ryota Murata Vows To Fight On, Regain Standing at World Level

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Olympic gold medal winner Ryota Murata of Japan, who lost his WBA "regular" middleweight title in October, announced Tuesday that he will continue his career. Following his defeat by unanimous decision to Rob Brant in his second defense of the world title, the 32-year-old Murata said he would consider whether to keep boxing or retire.
[Click Here To Read More]

[TheCell8]

He's not good enough and has a very long way to go.

[paulf]

Good luck with that shit, homes.

[Marvlus Marv]

He needs to learn how to cut the ring off instead of endlessly following his opponent around. This is an olympic champ and he's still doing that. I ended up dizzy after his last fight.

[JuniorTorres720]

I can't fully understand what goes through a fighters mind when they lose although I'm sure it's a terrible feeling. But why do boxers more than MMA fighters immediately bring up the potential of retiring after losing one fight? I think an undefeated record is overrated and was only exacerbated by Mayweather who was very selective in who he fought. Murata's a good fighter and I think he should continue. You live and learn.

[Corelone]

I can't fully understand what goes through a fighters mind when they lose although I'm sure it's a terrible feeling. But why do boxers more than MMA fighters immediately bring up the potential of retiring after losing one fight? I think an undefeated record is overrated and was only exacerbated by Mayweather who was very selective in who he fought. Murata's a good fighter and I think he should continue. You live and learn.

I think a couple of loses toughens a guy up. Everybody can't be undefeated. Vazquez fought Canelo in his debut and still became a champion. Murata needs to take a hint from Fury. Don't block punches all the time, make the other guy miss. Don't put on the ear muffs and wait for a lull in the action. Slip a few and make the other guy pay. Murata has the power, but he isn't doing it right.

[EasternEuroFan]

I liked his post fight comments when he lost though, acknowledging his shortcomings and flaws. You can't improve unless you're honest with yourself like that.

Too many fights delude themselves and make excuses and their teams just do the same

[Young Money]

I can't fully understand what goes through a fighters mind when they lose although I'm sure it's a terrible feeling. But why do boxers more than MMA fighters immediately bring up the potential of retiring after losing one fight? I think an undefeated record is overrated and was only exacerbated by Mayweather who was very selective in who he fought. Murata's a good fighter and I think he should continue. You live and learn.

Losses in MMA happen quite quickly. Being outclassed and taking a sustained beating over 12 rounds does something to you mentally

[Phill lynott]

He's a stand up guy. Honest for sure. Hope he finds what it takes to get back on top. He didn't walk away from the Grant fight empty handed. He proved he can eat a punch. Alot of them.

[landotter]

He's a stand up guy. Honest for sure. Hope he finds what it takes to get back on top. He didn't walk away from the Grant fight empty handed. He proved he can eat a punch. Alot of them.

That really made me laugh for some sick, twisted reason.

I still think Murata has a good set of skills. He lost. Eh. So did most of the legends. He needs to improve, not start over.

I worry about his self confidence. It is one thing to be honest and own a loss, it is another to continue to pound yourself about it months later.