Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa move 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 wherein 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 battle.
“A warrior within the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too quickly. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household, crew, and your complete Japanese boxing group.”
On Saturday, 28-year-old Hiromasa Urakawa died after struggling the identical damage 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 battle on the identical card,” the WBO mentioned in one other social media put up on Saturday. “We prolong our deepest condolences to the households, associates, and the Japanese boxing group throughout this extremely tough time.”
In response, the Japanese Boxing Fee introduced all OPBF title bouts will now be diminished from 12 rounds to 10.
Earlier this 12 months, 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.