The two fighters used different words and phrases. But their messages were the same: They are ready to box.

Ryota Murata, who will challenge champion Hassan N'Dam in a rematch for the WBA middleweight title, said at a Tokyo news conference on Friday that he was excited about getting in the ring for another title shot.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and famous ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. were also in attendance for the news conference, which drew a large amount of reporters both from Japan and overseas.