The Brief

Two boxers in Japan died last week after sustaining the same brain injury in separate bouts earlier in the month.

The Japanese Boxing Commission is changing bout lengths after the deaths.

Shigetoshi Kotari

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 skull— but died on Friday.

What they're saying:

"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 titl

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