Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa cross away inside a day of one another after separate bouts on the identical card.
Two Japanese boxers have died from mind accidents sustained in separate bouts on the identical card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Corridor.
Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after finishing a 12-round draw in opposition to Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior light-weight champion Yamato Hata on August 2.
He underwent emergency mind surgical procedure for a subdural haematoma – a situation during which blood collects between the mind and cranium – however died on Friday.
“Relaxation in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari,” the World Boxing Group (WBO) wrote on social media. “The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to accidents sustained throughout his August 2nd title combat.
“A warrior within the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too quickly. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household, staff, and the complete Japanese boxing group.”
On Saturday, 28-year-old Hiromasa Urakawa died after struggling the identical harm throughout a knockout loss to Yoji Saito. He had undergone a craniotomy in an try to avoid wasting his life.
“This heartbreaking information comes simply days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from accidents suffered in his combat on the identical card,” the WBO mentioned in one other social media publish on Saturday. “We prolong our deepest condolences to the households, mates, and the Japanese boxing group throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
In response, the Japanese Boxing Fee introduced all OPBF title bouts will now be lowered from 12 rounds to 10.
Earlier this yr, Irish boxer John Cooney died every week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells in Belfast.
