Two 28-year-old Japanese boxers have passed away, and another has been hospitalized after fighting in the same contest in the country’s capital, Tokyo.

Shigetoshi Kotari and

fought in different matches but on the same night (August 2). Both were vying for the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior lightweight title when they were knocked out in their respective matches.

It has only recently come to light that Yamato Hata, who rendered Kotari unconscious, is also in hospital, with certain reports claiming he is in a coma.

Footage of Kotari’s departure from the ring on the night shows the boxer walking, but with the help of his team members

Kotari, who racked up eight wins, two losses, two draws, and five knockouts (8-2-2, 5 KOs) throughout his professional career, faced o

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