2 Japanese boxers died from brain injuries after separate bouts at the same event

Two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at an event in Tokyo earlier this month.

Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency brain surgery for a subdural hematoma — a condition where blood collects between the brain and the skull. He died on Friday.

"Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari," the World Boxing Organization wrote on social media . "The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his August 2nd title fight.

"A warrior in the ring. A fighter in spirit. Gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team, and t