Two boxers, both 28, tragically die from injuries after fighting at same event - All Around Entertainment

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. This heartbreaking news comes just days after the passing of Shigetoshi Kotari, who died from

“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 extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time.”

Kotari said he was going to be a ‘champion’ (k_shige92/Instagram)

The news comes as Urakawa, a lightweight, had fought 14 times as a professional boxer (10-4, 7 KOs), and featherweight Kotari contested 12 bouts (8-2-2, 5KOs).

Before their untimely deaths, both boxers appeared to celebrate their upcoming fight on Instagram.

A day before the fight, Kotari penned: “Weigh in clear!

“Finally the time has come. What I’ve been accumulating. Bet it all and go win. I will definitely be a champion.”

“Tomorrow at the venue, U-NEXT live broadcast. Thanks in advance for your support!

“Stay tuned. Osu.”

The boxer said he was focusing on winning (hiromasa_7/Instagram)

Urakawa likewise wrote: “Passed the weigh in! Preparing for tomorrow.”

“2025, I’m only going to focus on winning. Thank you for your support this year,” he said in a separate post.