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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) said., External He “mourns the passage of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa, who tragically succumbed to injuries suffered during his battle against Yoji Saito.”
He added: “This heartbreaking news comes just days after Shigetha Kotari passed, who died of injuries suffered in his battle on the same card.
“We are expanding our deepest condolences to families, friends and Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time.”
Following the event, the Japanese Boxing Committee (JBC) has announced that all the titles of the Federation of Oriental and the Pacific (OPBF) will be 10 rounds instead of 12.
Japanese media reports., External JBC has launched an investigation and plans to hold a meeting in September to discuss death.
Urakawa is the third high -profile boxer who died in 2025 after Irishman John Koon died in February after a match in Belfast.
Kuuni died at the age of 28 after suffering intracranial bleeding from her fight against Welsh Nathan Howels.
