A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on Friday, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two professional fighters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/22/more-sports/japan-amateur-boxer-coma/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #japanboxingfederation #yudaishigeoka #ginjiroshigeoka #japanboxingcommission
The deaths of two young Japanese boxers from fatal brain injuries suffered in the ring on the same night have cast a spotlight on the importance of emergency action plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/15/more-sports/boxing-deaths-safety-measures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #shigetoshikotari #hiromasaurakawa #japanboxingcommission #braininjuries #shunjiasamoto