Gennady Golovkin and Ryota Murata clash in Japan on Saturday
(Picture: JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)Gennady Golovkin takes on Ryota Murata in Japan today, hoping to tee up a massive trilogy showdown with rival Canelo Alvarez.
It’s expected that two of the biggest names in boxing will meet in the ring for a third time in September if they both come through their upcoming fights, and it’s Golovkin, defending his IBF and IBO belts against WBA ‘super’ champion Murata, who first has to ensure he keeps his full focus on the task at hand in a unification clash.
Having not fought since December 2020, there will be concerns that inactivty could hamper Golovkin, against a dangerous fighter buoyed by home support.
The Kazakh boxer - who turned 40 on Friday - has said in the build-up he believes it could be a fight-of-the-year contender.
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How to watch Golovkin vs Murata
Live stream: Today’s event is being broadcast live via streaming service DAZN, with a monthly subscription currently costing £7.99 in the UK.
The service can be viewed on smart TVs in addition to other devices such as computers, mobiles, gaming consoles and tablets.
The main televised undercard is due to begin at 11am BST, with ring walks for the main event expected at around 2.10pm.
