For Ryota Murata, the middleweight gold medal he earned in London wields power.
Now a professional boxer, Murata has quickly transformed himself into a national icon in his Olympic-crazed homeland.
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Knock you out: Ryota Murata has gotten off to a perfect 4-0 start as a professional. | KYODO
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