Black week. A second boxer dies following the August 2 boxing event in Japan

Another boxer has died in Japan after participating in the August 2 boxing event. According to the WBO press service, 28-year-old Hiromasa Urakawa, who suffered severe injuries during his bout against Yoji Saito, has passed away in hospital. The fight ended with a knockout in the eighth round.

The cause of death was a subdural hematoma—bleeding between the skull and the brain. The same diagnosis was previously given to another participant of that night, Shigetoshi Kotari, who also died from his injuries.

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Following these tragic events, the Japan Boxing Commission has decided to reduce all OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) title fights from 12 to 10 rounds.