Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in separate seizures in the same event in Tokyo

Two Japanese boxers died, affected by the brain, in separate seizures on the same card in the Korakwain Hall in Tokyo.

Shigetoshi Kotari, 28 years after the completion of the 12 -round tie against the East Federation and Boxing Boxing Champion, Yamato Hata on August 2.

He underwent surgery in the emerging brain a hematoma under the dry – a condition in which blood combines the brain and the skull – but he died on Friday.

“Rest in peace, Shijitochi Kotary,” wrote the World Boxing Organization on social media. “The boxing world is aware of the death of the Japanese fighter, Shigitushi Kotary, who surrendered to the injuries he sustained during the Battle of the title of August 2.

“Warrior in the ring. A fighter in the soul. He went very early. Our thoughts and prayers with his family, team and the entire Japanese boxing community.”

His 28 -year -old colleague Heroma Urakawa died after suffering the same damage during the loss of a knockout against Yuji Saito. He underwent a cranial a few in an attempt to save his life.

“This tragic news comes a few days after the death of Shigitushi Kotary, who died of wounds in his battle on the same card,” WBO said in another post on social media on Saturday. “We expand our deepest condolences to families, friends and Japanese boxing society during this incredibly difficult time.”

In response, the Japan’s boxing committee announced that all OPBF title will be reduced from 12 rounds to 10.

Earlier this year, Irish boxer John Cony died a week after he was intended for intensive care after defeating the nital weight in the Nathan Hagls Celtic in Belfast.