Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies after title fight; second death in same Tokyo event

Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari tragically passed away at 28, six days after collapsing from a brain injury sustained during an OPBF title fight in Tokyo. His death followed a similar tragedy involving Hiromasa Urakawa, prompting urgent calls for reform within Japan's boxing community. In response, the JBC will reduce OPBF title fights to 10 rounds and review other safety measures.