Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died after sustaining brain injuries during separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall.

Two young Japanese boxers tragically died from brain injuries sustained while competing on the same fight card at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. On August 2, 28-year-olds Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa each suffered severe brain trauma in separate fights, ESPN reported.

Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.