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Reuters
2 days ago
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Two Japanese fighters on same card die from brain injuries
Aug 9 (Reuters) - Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate fights on the same card, boxing associations and media reports said. Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa on Saturday after being injured in their fights at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on August 2, Japanese media said. Both 28-year-old boxers underwent operations for subdural haematoma, or bleeding inside the skull, the reports said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time," the World Boxing Organization said in a statement on Saturday about Urakawa, who had lost to Yoji Saito in a knockout. Kotari died as a result of the injury he sustained while fighting Yamato Hata to a draw in 12 rounds, the World Boxing Council said on Friday. "The WBC and its President, Mauricio Sulaiman, deeply mourn this irreparable loss and wish his family and friends strength during this difficult time," the WBC said in a statement. Another boxer, 28-year-old Irish super-featherweight fighter John Cooney, died of a brain injury this year after being stopped in his first Celtic title defence in February.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Second boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered at an event in Tokyo. Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after he was beaten via knockout in the eighth round of his fight with Yoji Saito on 2 August. It follows the death of Shigetoshi Kotari on Friday from injuries sustained during a separate bout on the same card at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall. Both boxers underwent surgery for subdural haematoma - a condition where blood collects between the skull and the brain. The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) said it "mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito". It added: "This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from injuries suffered in his fight on the same card. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time." Following the event, the Japan Boxing Commission announced all Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) title bouts will now be 10 rounds instead of 12. Urakawa is the third high-profile boxer to die in 2025 after Irishman John Cooney passed away in February following a fight in Belfast. Cooney died aged 28 after suffering an intracranial haemorrhage from his fight against Welshman Nathan Howells. Japanese boxer Kotari dies after fight, aged 28 Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Boxing schedule and results 2025 Watch every Born to Brawl episode More boxing from the BBC Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
BBC News
2 days ago
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Second boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered at an event in Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after he was beaten via knockout in the eighth round of his fight with Yoji Saito on 2 follows the death of Shigetoshi Kotari on Friday from injuries sustained during a separate bout on the same card at Tokyo's Korakuen boxers underwent surgery for subdural haematoma - a condition where blood collects between the skull and the brain. The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) said, external it "mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito".It added: "This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from injuries suffered in his fight on the same card."We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time."Following the event, the Japan Boxing Commission announced all Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) title bouts will now be 10 rounds instead of is the third high-profile boxer to die in 2025 after Irishman John Cooney passed away in February following a fight in died aged 28 after suffering an intracranial haemorrhage from his fight against Welshman Nathan Howells.
RNZ News
2 days ago
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Boxing: Japanese fighters on same card die from brain injuries
The boxers each died of brain injuries days apart. Photo: Pixabay By Amy Tennery, Reuters Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate fights on the same card, boxing associations and media reports say. Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa on Saturday, after being injured in their fights at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on 2 August. Both 28-year-old boxers underwent operations for subdural haematoma, or bleeding inside the skull, the reports said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time," the World Boxing Organisation said on Saturday about Urakawa, who had lost to Yoji Saito in a knockout. Kotari died as a result of the injury he sustained while fighting Yamato Hata to a draw in 12 rounds, the World Boxing Council said on Friday. "The WBC and its president, Mauricio Sulaiman, deeply mourn this irreparable loss, and wish his family and friends strength during this difficult time," the WBC said. Another boxer - 28-year-old Irish super-featherweight fighter John Cooney - died of a brain injury this year, after being stopped in his first Celtic title defence in February. - Reuters
ABC News
2 days ago
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Two 28-year-old Japanese boxers on same card die from brain injuries
Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate fights on the same card at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa on Saturday after being injured in their fights on August 2, Japanese media said. Both 28-year-old boxers underwent operations for subdural haematoma, or bleeding inside the skull, the reports said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time," the World Boxing Organization said in a statement on Saturday about Urakawa, who had lost to Yoji Saito in a knockout. Kotari died as a result of the injury he sustained while fighting Yamato Hata to a draw in 12 rounds, the World Boxing Council said on Friday. Urakawa died after suffering the same injury, having undergone a craniotomy in an attempt to save his life. "The WBC and its president, Mauricio Sulaiman, deeply mourn this irreparable loss and wish his family and friends strength during this difficult time," the WBC said in a statement. In response, the Japanese Boxing Commission has announced that all OPBF title bouts would now be reduced from 12 rounds to 10. Earlier this year, 28-year-old Irish boxer John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells in Belfast. AP/Reuters
