The world of boxing is in mourning after the Japanese warrior Shigetoshi Kotari tragically died after the complications of the brain injury suffered during August 2.

Kotari, who felt unconscious after the exhausting twelve rounds of Yamato Hata on August 2 in Korakuene Hall, Tokyo, never regained consciousness.

He was immediately taken to hospital and underwent an emergency surgery to the hematoma of subwardes, a state caused by bleeding on the brain.

Reports say that medical staff worked on both Korarati and Hata in Japan after the hell competition.

Unfortunately, despite the operations and collective hopes of the boxing community, Kotari injured a few days later. The announcement of his death means another tragic reminder of the ruthless nature of this sport.

A promising brief career

Kotari, born in Nagoi, Aichi, ran a campaign in the Super Feather Wweight branch. He became a professional in October 2019 and built a record of 8 wins, two losses and two draws, and five wins were knocked.

He was ruined by the title of Super Featheweight of the Oriental and Pacific Federation (OPBF), and the judges appointed a divided decision against Hatie after twelve bulky rounds.

The results cards were read by 115-113 HATA, 114-114 and 113-115 Kotari.

He loved the Japanese scene very much, Kotari trained next to it and a burn with a pound star for a pound junto dug. He established true following his sand and modest behavior.

His last moments in the ring were the testimony of his warrior spirit, pushing to the end before the destructive injury.

The world boxing organization paid tribute to Kotari, whose death is another time reminiscent of the constant danger of boxing.

“Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari,” said WBO. “The boxing world mourns the tragic passage of the Japanese warrior Shigetoshi Kotari, who suffered injuries during the fight with August 2.

“A warrior in the ring. My fighter in spirit. I went too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the band and the entire Japanese boxing community.”

World Boxing News is expanding its deepest condolences to the family, friends and band Shigetoshi Kotari.

The bell is the last time for a warrior who gave everything to the sport he loved.

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