IBF middleweight champion Golovkin returned to training camp and promised several "big things" for 2022, most likely to fight a united battle with Ryota Murata in April, followed by a three-pronged battle with old rival Mexican superstar Avarez.
Golovkin vs Ryota Murata originally planned to hold the tournament in japan's Chinese New Year's Eve, but the tournament had to be postponed because the country's COVID agreement prevented Golovkin from entering.
Golovkin will turn 40 on April 8 and has not played since he defeated Unbeaten Polish challenger Kamil Szeremeta in December 2020. But his match against Ryota Murata (16-2, 13 KO) is very marketable, and because of Ryota Murata's influence in Japan, it will be very sensational, and this game will be very cruel.
In addition, there are already rumors that if Avarez chooses to play in September, Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KO) will have a three-game match with him, which is also a long-awaited big battle for boxing fans, the first two matches Avarez and Golovkin are drawn, and the second game Avarez points beat Golovkin, but many boxing fans believe that Golovkin is the winner.
Golovkin and Avarez ended a controversial draw in 2017 before Avarez won the tournament in the 2018 rematch. DAZN has wanted the duo to play a third game since signing Golovkin in 2019, but Avarez, a superstar, has only shown brief interest in it. This is a resurgence of interest in the game, but it is not guaranteed at this time.
The most important thing for Golovkin right now is that he is training, and he hopes that the Battle of Ryota Murata will be played in April and hopes to win the tournament so that he can get the bargaining value and chips to fight three times with Avarez.