Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Two Japanese Boxers Die from Injuries at Tokyo Event
Two young Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, have tragically died from brain injuries sustained during a boxing event in Tokyo.
Both boxers were 28 years old and fought on the same card.
Kotari fought to a draw on August 2, and Urakawa lost his fight on the same day.
They both underwent brain surgery, but sadly, they did not recover.
This sad news has brought grief to the boxing community.
Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, died from brain injuries.
Both boxers, 28, sustained injuries during a boxing tournament in Tokyo.
Kotari passed away on August 8 after a fight on August 2.
Urakawa died Saturday night following a fight on August 2.
The event took place at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall.
- Who
- Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28-year-old boxers.
- What
- Two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries.
- When
- Kotari died on August 8, and Urakawa died on Saturday night, both after fighting on August 2.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan, at Korakuen Hall.
- Why
- The boxers died due to brain injuries sustained during their fights.
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- Deceased
- Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa
- Age
- 28
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Event
- Boxing Tournament
- Venue
- Korakuen Hall
- Cause of Death
- Brain Injuries
Sources
Shigetoshi Kotari, Japanese Boxer, Tragically Dies at 28 of Brain Injury Post Match; How To Protect Yourself?
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies after injuries in fight
Two Pugilists Succumb To Brain Injuries Sustained At Tokyo Event