Two boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts in Japan
Summary
Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, died from brain injuries after separate matches in Tokyo. Both suffered the same type of injury, prompting changes to boxing match regulations in Japan.Key Facts
- Two boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, died after separate boxing matches in Tokyo.
- Kotari fought on August 2 and collapsed after his match ended in a draw.
- Kotari underwent emergency surgery for a brain injury called a subdural haematoma but died days later.
- Urakawa died on Saturday following a match where he lost by knockout.
- Urakawa also underwent surgery, but it was unsuccessful.
- The Japanese Boxing Commission decided to reduce OPBF title bouts from 12 rounds to 10 rounds in response to these incidents.
- A subdural haematoma is a condition where blood collects between the brain and skull.
- Similar incidents in boxing have occurred before, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in the sport.
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