Hiromasa Urakawa has develop into the second boxer to die from mind accidents sustained on the identical occasion in Tokyo.
The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) introduced the dying of Japanese boxer Urakawa on the age of 28 on Sunday following a bout with Yoji Saito on August 2.
It occurred days after Shigetoshi Kotari, who fought out a draw with Yamato Hata on the identical card in Tokyo, died on account of accidents to his mind.
“The WBO mourns the passing of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during his fight against Yoji Saito on August 2 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo,” a WBO assertion learn.
“This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from injuries suffered in his fight on the same card.
“We prolong our deepest condolences to the households, mates, and the Japanese boxing neighborhood throughout this extremely tough time.”
Light-weight Urakawa fought 14 occasions as knowledgeable (10-4, 7KOs), whereas Tokyo featherweight Kotari contested 12 bouts (8-2-2, 5KOs).
The Japanese Boxing Fee has since introduced all Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title fights will probably be lowered from 12 rounds to 10.
