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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Boxing Star Shigetoshi Kotari Dies at 28 After Being Injured in Title Fight: ‘Gone Too Soon'
NEED TO KNOW Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday, Aug. 8, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced on X The Japanese boxer, 28, had been injured six days prior during a title fight against Yamato Hata in Tokyo He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma - a type of bleeding between the skull and the brainShigetoshi Kotari, a Japanese boxer who required emergency surgery after being injured in a title fight on Aug 2, has died. He was 28. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced in a statement on X that Kotari died on Friday, Aug. 8. 'Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari 🕊️,' said WBO. 'The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his Aug. 2 title fight. A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon.' 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team, and the entire Japanese boxing community,' the statement concluded. Kotari lost consciousness when injured in a title fight against Yamato Hata in Tokyo six days before his death, the World Boxing Council reported. At the time, he was 'rushed to a hospital in Tokyo and diagnosed with acute subdural hematoma," the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) said in a press release shared on Facebook. Kotari underwent an emergency craniotomy and was 'under observation' following the procedure, per the release. Kotari had fought 12 three-minute rounds against Hata in hopes of winning the OPBF Super Featherweight title. The fight resulted in a draw with Kotari securing a record of eight wins, two draws and two losses, per UK newspaper The Sun. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Aug. 1, Kotari shared his last Instagram post, a photo of him posing alongside Hata ahead of their match the following night. 'Weigh in clear! Finally the time has come. What I've been accumulating, bet it all and go win,' the caption translated from Japanese reads. 'I will definitely be a champion 🧨🔥 … Your support is greatly appreciated! Stay tuned. Osu' The JBC has enforced changes by the Secretary-General Tsuyoshi Yasukawa following Kotari's surgery, with OPBF title fights now being 10 rounds instead of 12, per The Sun. Read the original article on People
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries after fighting on same card
Two Japanese boxers have died from injuries sustained in separate fights on the same card during an event in Tokyo earlier this month. Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday, a day before it was announced Hiromasa Urakawa had passed away after both 28-year-olds fought in separate bouts at Korakuen Hall on August 2. Advertisement The Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) said on August 4 that both fighters had undergone surgery for subdural hematoma, a condition where blood collects between the skull and surface of the brain. Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council (WBC) said on Saturday: 'The boxing world is in shock and deep sorrow for the tragic deaths of two boxers who fought in the same card in Japan. May they rest in peace and their inspiration serve to all to work on finding ways to protect our boxers of the world.' Fighting for the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super featherweight title, Kotari drew with Yamato Hata over 12 rounds. The WBC said he lost consciousness after the fight and underwent emergency brain surgery. Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari 🕊️ The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his August 2nd title fight. A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are… — WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) August 8, 2025 The WBC added: 'The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his August 2 title fight. A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team, and the entire Japanese boxing community.' Urakawa was knocked out in the eighth round of his featherweight fight by Yoji Saito and the JBC said he underwent a craniotomy after being rushed to hospital. 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 on August 2 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.' The WBO mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito on August 2 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from… — WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) August 9, 2025 The WBO 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.' The JBC later said OPBF bouts will now be fought over 10 rounds, instead of 12. Advertisement Japanese media outlet Sponichi have quoted Minoru Hagiwara, the president of the OPBF, expressing condolences for the deaths of Kotari and Urakawa and saying an investigation would take place. In February, super-featherweight Irish boxer John Cooney, also 28, died after sustaining an intracranial haemorrhage from his fight with Nathan Howells in Belfast. (MATTHIEU DELATY/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Sport
- UAE Moments
Two Japanese Boxers Die from Brain Injuries in Same Tokyo Event
Shigetoshi Kotari collapsed on August 2 after a grueling 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata. Diagnosed with a subdural hematoma — a dangerous bleed between the brain and skull — Kotari underwent emergency surgery but died on Friday. 'Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari,' the World Boxing Organization (WBO) posted on social media. 'A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon.' Another Loss Within 24 Hours Just one day later, tragedy struck again. Hiromasa Urakawa, also 28, died on Saturday after sustaining the same type of injury during a knockout defeat to Yoji Saito. Despite undergoing a craniotomy to relieve the pressure on his brain, Urakawa could not be saved. 'This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari,' the WBO wrote in another tribute, offering condolences to both families and the Japanese boxing community. Safety Changes Announced In the wake of the back-to-back fatalities, the Japanese Boxing Commission announced it will reduce all OPBF title fights from 12 rounds to 10 in an effort to improve fighter safety.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Boxers Shigetoshi Kotari, Hiromasa Urakawa die from brain injuries after Aug. 2 fights
Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries suffered during separate fights at an Aug. 2 match in Tokyo, according to world boxing governing bodies. Shigetoshi Kotari's death was announced by the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization on Aug. 8. The death of Hiromasa Urakawa was announced by the WBO on Aug. 9. Kotari, 28, had lost consciousness, according to the WBC, after a 12-round match, a draw, against Yamato Hata for Hata's Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation super featherweight title. Kotari was taken to the hospital and received emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. A subdural hematoma is a type of bleeding near the brain that can happen after a head injury, according to the Cleveland Clinic. "Deeply sorry for this loss a ring accident which makes all of us go back to continue research to find ways to make boxing safer and implement prevention programs," Mauricio Sulaimán, the WBC's president, posted on social media. "Our deepest sympathy and condolences for his family and the boxing community in Japan." Urakawa, 28, also needed brain surgery, a craniotomy, after a six-round loss to Yoji Saito at the same event, the BBC reported, citing the Japan Boxing Commission. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time," the WBO posted. The commission has since lowered OPBF title bouts from 12 rounds to 10. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shigetoshi Kotari, Hiromasa Urakawa die from boxing injuries Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts
TOKYO — Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma — a condition where blood collects between the brain and skull— but died on Friday.
