Japan Boxing Commission

Tragic Loss in the Ring: Japanese Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari Passes at 28 Sparks Safety Reforms
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Tragic Loss in the Ring: Japanese Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari Passes at 28 Sparks Safety Reforms

Japanese super-featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari dies at 28 from fight-related brain trauma, prompting urgent safety reviews and rule changes by boxing authorities. Includes expert reactions and historical context.

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