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Kyodo News
7 days ago
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- Kyodo News
Boxing: Ginjiro Shigeoka in stable condition after post-match brain surgery
KYODO NEWS - 5 minutes ago - 09:39 | Sports, All Japanese boxer Ginjiro Shigeoka, who recently underwent a craniotomy following his IBF minimumweight title match, is in a stable condition at hospital, the chief of his gym said Thursday. A craniotomy is a procedure that removes part of the skull prior to brain surgery. The 25-year-old former world champion, who lost a split decision to Filipino champion Pedro Taduran last Saturday, suffered a right subdural hematoma. Shigeoka was not knocked down during the bout in Osaka but began losing consciousness in the ring after the final gong. He was stretchered out and rushed to the hospital. "He is receiving treatment at hospital," Watanabe gym chief Hitoshi Watanabe said in a statement. "Fortunately, his condition is stable, and we're monitoring his progress." Under Japan Boxing Commission rules, a boxer who has had a craniotomy cannot hold a professional license, meaning Shigeoka must retire from the sport. Watanabe added that his gym has received messages of encouragement from around the country. Related coverage: Boxing: Ex-champ Ginjiro Shigeoka has brain surgery, set to retire
The Mainichi
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Boxing: Ex-champ Ginjiro Shigeoka has brain surgery, set to retire
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese boxer Ginjiro Shigeoka has undergone brain surgery in the wake of his IBF world minimumweight title defeat, the Japan Boxing Commission said Tuesday, with the 25-year-old set to retire. Shigeoka was not knocked down during Saturday's 12-round split-decision loss to Filipino champion Pedro Taduran at Intex Osaka but began losing consciousness in the ring after the result was announced. He was stretchered out and rushed to a hospital. Under JBC rules, a boxer who has had brain surgery cannot hold a professional license, meaning Shigeoka must retire from the sport. Shigeoka is in an intensive care unit and under observation at a hospital in Osaka, according to JBC secretary general Tsuyoshi Yasukochi. The Kumamoto Prefecture native won the minimumweight title in 2023, when his older brother Yudai also won the WBC title in the division. Shigeoka lost his belt to Taduran last July via a ninth-round technical knockout in his first career defeat.
Kyodo News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Boxing: Ex-champ Ginjiro Shigeoka has brain surgery, set to retire
KYODO NEWS - 5 hours ago - 19:58 | Sports, All Japanese boxer Ginjiro Shigeoka has undergone brain surgery in the wake of his IBF world minimumweight title defeat, the Japan Boxing Commission said Tuesday, with the 25-year-old set to retire. Shigeoka was not knocked down during Saturday's 12-round split-decision loss to Filipino champion Pedro Taduran at Intex Osaka but began losing consciousness in the ring after the result was announced. He was stretchered out and rushed to a hospital. Under JBC rules, a boxer who has had brain surgery cannot hold a professional license, meaning Shigeoka must retire from the sport. Shigeoka is in an intensive care unit and under observation at a hospital in Osaka, according to JBC secretary general Tsuyoshi Yasukochi. The Kumamoto Prefecture native won the minimumweight title in 2023, when his older brother Yudai also won the WBC title in the division. Shigeoka lost his belt to Taduran last July via a ninth-round technical knockout in his first career defeat. Related coverage: Boxing: Ioka unable to reclaim WBA super flyweight belt from Martinez Boxing: Inoue 2nd, Nakatani, Teraji in Ring's pound-for-pound ranking Boxing: "Monster" Inoue TKOs Cardenas to retain 4 super bantam belts
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former boxing world champion undergoes brain surgery after being rushed to hospital when he collapsed in the ring
The 25-year-old has been forced to retire BOXING SHOCK Former boxing world champion undergoes brain surgery after being rushed to hospital when he collapsed in the ring Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GINJIRO SHIGEOKA has undergone brain surgery following his brutal defeat to Pedro Taduran. The Japanese southpaw collapsed in the ring as the result of his rematch with Taduran, which he lost via split decision, was announced before being stretchered out of the arena. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ginjiro Shigeoka rematched Pedro Taduran in Osaka, Japan last weekend Credit: ALAMY 4 The southpaw suffered a split decision defeat to the Filipino Credit: ALAMY 4 Shigeoka collapsed after the result of the fight was announced Credit: ALAMY The former IBF light-flyweight champion was immediately rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following the gruelling war, in which he failed to exact revenge on Taduran. The 25-year-old, who was undefeated before his consecutive losses to his Filipino foe, currently remains in a medically induced coma. And the emergency craniotomy, which involves removing part of the patient's skull, that he underwent has brought about the end of his career. An update from his representatives read: "According to JBC [Japanese Boxing Commission], Japanese Former IBF Champion Ginjiro Shigeoka has suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and has already undergone a craniotomy. 'G. Shigeoka is still currently under observation in a private hospital in Osaka, Japan. "The commission has already enforced that Shigeoka has to retire from boxing following his craniotomy procedure.' Japanese Boxing Council rules prohibit boxers who have undergone any type of brain surgery from holding licenses, even if they make a full recovery. Shigeoka, the younger brother of former WBC light-flyweight titleholder Yudai, currently remains under observation. 4 GinJiro Shigeoka remains under observation in a medically induced coma Credit: ALAMY And it will take the best part of a week before his condition becomes clear. Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, the JBC's Secretary General, said: 'The definite information is that he has an acute right subdural hematoma. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport 'He underwent emergency craniotomy immediately after the match and is currently under observation. "It will take about a week to know his condition. He is asleep under anaesthesia. "We will continue to monitor his condition from now on."
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former boxing world champion undergoes brain surgery after being rushed to hospital when he collapsed in the ring
GINJIRO SHIGEOKA has undergone brain surgery following his brutal defeat to Pedro Taduran. The Japanese southpaw collapsed in the ring as the result of his rematch with Taduran, which he lost via split decision, was announced before being stretchered out of the arena. Advertisement 4 Ginjiro Shigeoka rematched Pedro Taduran in Osaka, Japan last weekend Credit: ALAMY 4 The southpaw suffered a split decision defeat to the Filipino Credit: ALAMY 4 Shigeoka collapsed after the result of the fight was announced Credit: ALAMY The former IBF light-flyweight champion was immediately rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following the gruelling war, in which he failed to exact revenge on Taduran. The 25-year-old, who was undefeated before his consecutive losses to his Filipino foe, currently remains in a medically induced coma. And the emergency craniotomy, which involves removing part of the patient's skull, that he underwent has brought about the end of his career. An update from his representatives read: "According to JBC [Japanese Boxing Commission], Japanese Former IBF Champion Ginjiro Shigeoka has suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and has already undergone a craniotomy. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING 'G. Shigeoka is still currently under observation in a private hospital in Osaka, Japan . "The commission has already enforced that Shigeoka has to retire from boxing following his craniotomy procedure.' Japanese Boxing Council rules prohibit boxers who have undergone any type of brain surgery from holding licenses, even if they make a full recovery. Shigeoka, the younger brother of former WBC light-flyweight titleholder Yudai, currently remains under observation. Advertisement Most read in Boxing 4 GinJiro Shigeoka remains under observation in a medically induced coma Credit: ALAMY And it will take the best part of a week before his condition becomes clear. Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, the JBC's Secretary General, said: 'The definite information is that he has an acute right subdural hematoma. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport 'He underwent emergency craniotomy immediately after the match and is currently under observation. Advertisement "It will take about a week to know his condition. He is asleep under anaesthesia. "We will continue to monitor his condition from now on."
