The Japanese athletes, both 28 years old, were rushed into emergency surgery after competing in separate bouts on August 2.Two Japanese boxers have died within days of each other after sustaining ...

Two Japanese boxers died from the same brain injury sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Both boxers were 28 years old. The Japanese Boxing Commission is changing ...

Japanese boxing authorities have announced stricter safety measures for the sport following the deaths of pro boxers Hiromasa Urakawa and Shigetoshi Kotari. In a statement to reporters, the Japan ...

Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event. Super ...

TOKYO — Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round ...

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Briton Tyson Fury said Anthony Joshua's tragic car accident in Nigeria that caused two fatalities was a "turning point" for him in his decision to return to the ring. Joshua, a ...

Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.