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The tragedy hit the world of Japanese boxing when two boxers died from injuries suffered in their fights that were in the same exact letter.
Shigetoshi Kotari and Urakawa Hiromasa, both 28 years old, suffered brain injuries that resulted in their premature deaths.
Kotari collapsed shortly after completing a 12 -round draw against the Junior lightweight champion of the Eastern and Pacific Boxing Federation, Yamato Hata, on August 2.
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Two Japanese boxers have died after suffering brain injuries during their fights in the same letter. (Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Images)
He underwent emergency cerebral surgery due to a subdural hematoma, a condition in which blood accumulates between the brain and skull, but died on Friday.
Urakawa suffered a defeat knocked out against Yoji Saito, and he also had to undergo a brain operation, a craniotomy, in an attempt to save his life.
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“We extend our deepest condolences to families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time,” said the World Boxing Organization in social networks.
In response, the Japanese Boxing Commission has announced that all OPBF title fighting will now be reduced from 12 rounds to 10.
Earlier this year, Irish boxer John Cooney died a week after being taken to intensive care after his defeat of the Celtic title of Super Pen weight against Nathan Howells in Belfast.
It was far from the first death in the boxing ring. (Istock)
A Nigeria boxer also died after collapsing in the ring during a fight in April.
