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The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Renowned boxer retires to support comatose brother
A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother, who has been in a coma since a bout in May. The announcement comes as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says. Ginjiro, a former IBF champion at the same weight who has a professional win-loss record of 11-2, was recently transferred to another hospital. 'I encourage him every day, telling him not to give up and to do his best, so that the flame in his heart does not go out,' Yudai, 28, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. 'I believe it is my role as his older brother to enrich his life from now on. 'Plans are progressing steadily. That is why I have decided to retire. I have no regrets. The real challenge begins from here on out,' added Yudai, who has a 9-2 record. Japanese boxing is under scrutiny after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries they sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on Aug 2. Japanese boxing officials held an emergency meeting this week and vowed to introduce new safety rules. New measures to be implemented as soon as possible include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss, said Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary- general of the JBC. Ambulances will also be required on site, even for non-world championship bouts, something which is common practice in some other countries. — AFP
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother
Martin BUREAU/AFP/File Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP/File A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says. Ginjiro, a former IBF champion at the same weight who has a professional win-loss record of 11-2, was recently transferred to another hospital. 'I encourage him every day, telling him not to give up and to do his best, so that the flame in his heart does not go out,' Yudai, 28, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. 'I believe it is my role as his older brother to enrich his life from now on.' 'Plans are progressing steadily. That is why I have decided to retire. I have no regrets. The real challenge begins from here on out,' added Yudai, who has a 9-2 record. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Japanese boxing is under the spotlight after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries they sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on August 2. Japanese boxing officials held an emergency meeting this week and vowed to introduce new safety rules. New measures to be implemented as soon as possible include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss, said Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the JBC. Ambulances will also be required on site, even for non-world championship bouts, something which is common practice in some other countries. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls World Sunshine Girls Relationships
National Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother
A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. Article content Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. Article content Article content The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says. Article content Ginjiro, a former IBF champion at the same weight who has a professional win-loss record of 11-2, was recently transferred to another hospital. Article content 'I encourage him every day, telling him not to give up and to do his best, so that the flame in his heart does not go out,' Yudai, 28, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Article content 'I believe it is my role as his older brother to enrich his life from now on.' Article content 'Plans are progressing steadily. That is why I have decided to retire. I have no regrets. The real challenge begins from here on out,' added Yudai, who has a 9-2 record. Article content Japanese boxing is under the spotlight after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries they sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on August 2. Article content Japanese boxing officials held an emergency meeting this week and vowed to introduce new safety rules. Article content New measures to be implemented as soon as possible include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss, said Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the JBC. Article content
Japan Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- Japan Today
Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother
boxing A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says. Ginjiro, a former IBF champion at the same weight who has a professional win-loss record of 11-2, was recently transferred to another hospital. "I encourage him every day, telling him not to give up and to do his best, so that the flame in his heart does not go out," Yudai, 28, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "I believe it is my role as his older brother to enrich his life from now on." "Plans are progressing steadily. That is why I have decided to retire. I have no regrets. The real challenge begins from here on out," added Yudai, who has a 9-2 record. Japanese boxing is under the spotlight after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries they sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on August 2. Japanese boxing officials held an emergency meeting this week and vowed to introduce new safety rules. New measures to be implemented as soon as possible include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss, said Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the JBC. Ambulances will also be required on site, even for non-world championship bouts, something which is common practice in some other countries. © 2025 AFP
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother
TOKYO: A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says. Ginjiro, a former IBF champion at the same weight who has a professional win-loss record of 11-2, was recently transferred to another hospital. "I encourage him every day, telling him not to give up and to do his best, so that the flame in his heart does not go out," Yudai, 28, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "I believe it is my role as his older brother to enrich his life from now on." "Plans are progressing steadily. That is why I have decided to retire. I have no regrets. The real challenge begins from here on out," added Yudai, who has a 9-2 record. Japanese boxing is under the spotlight after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries they sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on Aug 2. Japanese boxing officials held an emergency meeting this week and vowed to introduce new safety rules. New measures to be implemented as soon as possible include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss, said Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the JBC. Ambulances will also be required on site, even for non-world championship bouts, something which is common practice in some other countries. - AFP
