The Japanese boxing star was 28

Shigetoshi Kotari, a Japanese boxer who required emergency surgery after being injured in a title match on August 2, has died. He was 28.

World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced in a statement At X that Kotari died on Friday 8 August.

“Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari 🕊,” said Wbo. “The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of the Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who caused injuries suffered during his August 2 title struggle. A warrior in the ring. A fighter in his breath.” Away. ”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team and the entire Japanese boxing community,” the statement ended.

Kotari lost consciousness when it was injured in a title match against Yamato hate in Tokyo six days before his death, World boxing advice reported.

At that time he was “rushed to a hospital in Tokyo and was diagnosed with acute subdural hematoma,” said Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) in a press release Shared on Facebook. Kotari underwent an emergency craniotomy and was “under observation” after the procedure per release.

Kotari had fought 12 three minutes against Hata in the hope of winning the OPBF Super Featherweight title. The fight resulted in a draw with Kotari who secured a record of eight wins, two draws and two losses, Per British newspaper The sun.

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On August 1, Kotari shared his last InstagramA photo of him posing together with Hata before their match the following night.

“Weigh clearly! Finally, time has come. What I have gathered, bets everything and wins,” the caption translated from Japanese readings. “I will definitely be a master 🧨🔥 … Your support is much appreciated! Keep up to date. OSU”

JBC has implemented changes to Secretary-General Tsuyoshi Yasukawa after Kotaris Operation, with OPBF title battles that are now 10 rounds instead of 12, per The sun.