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Andreas Hell
Japanese boxers Shigatoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa have died after competing on the same card after the brain injuries, although in separate quarrels, on August 2, at the KoraQN Hall in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Kotari, Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation went to a 12-round draw against Junior Lightweight Champion Yamato Hata and lost consciousness shortly after the fight. They performed brain surgery to treat a sub -hematoma, in which blood is collected between the skull and the brain. On Friday, it was announced that he died as a result of injury.
The World Boxing Organization wrote on social media, “Rest in Peace, Shigatoshi Kotari,” wrote on social media. “The world of boxing mourns the tragic passage of the Japanese fighter Shigatoshi Kotari, who died due to injuries during his 2 August title. A warrior in the ring. A fighter in the soul. A fight soon.
28 -year -old Urakawa also died on Saturday after maintaining brain injuries to Yoji Sato in a knockout loss. Urakawa passes through a cranium that treats a subdural hematoma.
The WBO announced on Saturday on social media on Saturday, “WBO mourns the passage of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who died on 2 August for continuous injuries during his fight against Yoji Sato at the Korkun Hall in Tokyo.” “This heart -wrenching news comes a few days after the passage of Shigatoshi Kotari, who died of injuries in their fight on the same card. We express our deep condolences to families, friends and Japanese boxing communities during this incredibly difficult time.”
WBO condoled the demise of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urkawa, who died tragically for continuous injuries during his fight against Yoji Sato at the Korakin Hall in Tokyo on 2 August.
This heartbreaking news comes a few days after the passage of Shigatoshi Kotari, who died … pic.twitter.com/cdzosmku2d
– WBO (@Worldboxingorg) August 9, 2025
The Japanese Boxing Commission announced after the August 2 card that all oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Title Bouts would have 10 rounds instead of 12.
