Shigetoshi Kotari
Shigetoshi Kotari was a promising Japanese boxer who tragically passed away following a fight in which he sustained a severe brain injury. At just 28 years old, he had his career cut short after a bout that ended in a draw against Yamato Hata at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. His death has raised concerns within the boxing community about the risks associated with the sport.
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Shigetoshi Kotari was a super featherweight boxer who tragically died following a bout in Tokyo.
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Pakistan· 2025-08-28
Shigetoshi Kotari was one of the Japanese boxers who died during a boxing event in Tokyo.
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Costa Rica· 2025-08-17
Shigetoshi Kotari, a super featherweight boxer, died from brain injuries after competing in a bout.
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United Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Shigetoshi Kotari was one of the two fighters who died following a bout in Tokyo.
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Taiwan· 2025-08-12Shigetoshi Kotari was a super featherweight boxer who tragically died after a match due to a subdural hematoma.
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France· 2025-08-11Shigetoshi Kotari died from brain injuries suffered during a boxing match.
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United States· 2025-08-10
Shigetoshi Kotari, a Japanese boxer, died from brain injuries sustained during a title fight.
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same eventUnited States· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari passed away after suffering brain injuries during a boxing match in Tokyo.
Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Kenya· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari suffered severe head injuries in his fight.
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Iceland· 2025-08-10
Shigetoshi Kotari also died from the effects of a brain injury sustained during a boxing match.
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Luxembourg· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari, a Japanese boxer, died from brain injuries sustained during a title fight.
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same event
Ghana· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari died at the age of 28 due to the consequences of a brain injury.
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Slovenia· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari died six days after a boxing match due to a subdural hematoma.
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Romania· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari died from injuries suffered in his fight on the same card as Urakawa.
Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injuryUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari died after sustaining brain injuries during a boxing match in Tokyo.
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Croatia· 2025-08-10Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday after being injured in his fight at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
Japanese boxers Kotari, Urakawa die days after suffering brain injuries
Canada· 2025-08-10