The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women’s ...

As the news of the dual passings shocked the boxing world, the World Boxing Organization reacted with heartfelt messages to both fighters' families.

The art of boxing Two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at an event in Tokyo earlier this month. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12 ...

J apanese 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.

Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in separate fights The World Boxing Organization (WBO) expressed condolences on social media. Two Japanese boxers lost their lives from brain injuries ...

A Japanese boxer died on Friday (Aug. 8) due to injuries sustained in a recent fight. The World Boxing Organization announced the death of Shigetoshi Kotari in a statement on X. He was 28. “Rest ...

The Source: Information in this article was taken from the World Boxing Organization. Background and additional information was taken from The Associated Press.

The Source: Information in this article was taken from the World Boxing Organization. Background and additional information was taken from The Associated Press.

What they're saying: "Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari," the World Boxing Organization wrote on social media. "The boxing world mourns the tragic passing of Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who ...

The World Boxing Organization paid tribute on social media, expressing condolences to Kotari’s family, team, and the wider Japanese boxing community, calling him “a warrior in the ring” and ...