Japanese boxers Hiromasa Urakawa y Shigetoshi Kotari They have died as a consequence of the wounds suffered during an evening organized on August 2 in the Korakuen Hall de Tokiohas confirmed the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
Kotari, 28 years old and superpluma, faced his compatriot Yamato Hata and reached tie after 12 assaults just before falling unconscious. Urakawa, that competed in the light weight and that I was also 28 years old, It was lying during the eighth and last assault against Yoji Saito and the fight had to stop.
The two Japanese boxers They had to be subjected to brain operations. Kotari died on Friday night, while Urakawa succumbed to the consequences of his wounds on Saturday. The World Boxing Organization He showed his regret for the two deaths. «We extend our deepest condolences To families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time, ”he said.
Full WBO statement
The OMB laments the death of the Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who died tragically because of the injuries suffered during his fight against Yoji Saito on August 2 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
This heartbreaking news comes just a few days after the death of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from the wounds suffered in his fight in the same billboard.
We extend our deepest condolences to families, friends and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time.
