Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28 years old, died due to brain injuries sustained during two separate fights at Korakuen Hall in Japan on August 2. Kotari fought to a draw against Yamato Hata, later suffering a subdural hematoma and undergoing brain surgery before passing away. Urakawa was knocked out by Yoji Saito, requiring a craniotomy for a similar injury. Both fighters were mourned by the boxing community, including statements from the World Boxing Organization.
Shigetoshi Kotari, aged 28, lost consciousness after a 12-round draw and later succumbed to a brain injury following surgery for a subdural hematoma.
Hiromasa Urakawa, also 28, died after suffering brain injuries from a knockout loss, prompting a craniotomy for treatment of a subdural hematoma.
The WBO expressed mourning over the tragic losses of both Kotari and Urakawa on social media, highlighting their contributions to boxing and their fighting spirits.
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