Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari is dead. He was 28 years old.
“Rest in peace, Shigetoshi Kotari 🕊“Wrote the World Boxing Organization in a Friday August 8, a declaration shared via X. “The world of boxing is crying for the tragic death of the Japanese fighter Shigetoshi Kotari, who died of the injuries suffered during his fight for August 2.”
The message continued: “A warrior in the ring. A fighter in mind. Disappeared too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his team and the whole Japanese boxing community. ”
Kotari has contributed to a featherweight against Yamato Hata In Tokyo on August 2, where he was knocked out at some point during the match. According to a press release Shared via the Japan Boxing Commission, Kotari was transported urgently to the hospital. Doctors confirmed that he had a subdural hematoma and needed emergency brain surgery.
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The late athlete previously teased his training process in the match, which ultimately ruled equality.
“I managed to cross the weighing,” wrote Kotari via Instagram August 1. “The moment has finally come. I will bet everything. I have been built so far and I go for the victory. I will certainly become the champion.”
He continued at the time: “Please support me tomorrow on the site and on the live flow in U-Nett.”
The match, Kotari said in an article on social networks last month, was his “first title challenge”.
The boxing community has met In the wake of Kotari’s deathSharing emotional tributes in honor of the end of the athlete.
“RIP at this modern shigshi kotari” gladiator “, commentator Max Calendrillo wrote via X, sharing images of the combat of August 2. “Applauded by fans in his final [conscious] moments. Tearing. “
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Boxer Daniel Roman also shared its condolences.
“I am saddened to learn the news that my brother Shigetoshi Kotari has died. My sincere condolences to your family, fans and friends,” wrote Roman, 34, via X. “I hope you are at peace and that you will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Rip field.”
Roman has also retweeted a message from Kotari’s brother.
“Shigeri Kamidshi died in heaven,” said the message. “Thank you very much for all the love of their life.”
A second tribute said: “Aramotokun has sworn to become the champion of the last moment of Shige. So, I absolutely believe he will get there! ”
Kotari’s brother also noted that the Song of Exile “One Love” reminded him His late brother.
“Shige, don’t just remember. Don’t forget,” he wrote on Saturday August 9, sharing a carousel of family photos. “Please, I beg you.”
