Two boxers die in Japan within days after sustaining injuries in fights

10 August 2025 , 13:02

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Two boxers die in Japan within days after sustaining injuries in fights

Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa dies from injuries sustained in Tokyo tournament

Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa has died from injuries he suffered a week ago during a tournament in Tokyo.

On August 2, the 28-year-old Urakawa lost by knockout to Eiji Saito in the eighth round.

“The WBO mourns the death of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who passed away from injuries sustained during a fight. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time,” the organization wrote on social media.

Just a day earlier, boxer Shigetoshi Kotari also died from injuries. He fought on the same tournament card as Urakawa. Kotari’s bout lasted 12 rounds and ended in a draw. After the match, he collapsed in the locker room. His opponent, Yamato Hata, was hospitalized after the fight and remains in a coma.

Elizabeth Baker

Technology & Business Editor