World’s Boxing World (WBO) said,, external It “mourns in the passage of the Japanese boxer Urakawa, wounded by injuries backed by his fight with Yoji Saito”.
It adds: “This sad news comes only days after passing through Shigetoshi Kotari, who died because of the wounds suffering his fight on the same card.
“We give our deep appreciation to families, friends and Japanese boxing communities during this difficult time.”
After activity, JBA Boxing Commission (JBC) announced all Oriental title titles and Pacific Boxing
Media media report,, external The JBC launched an investigation and plans to make a September meeting to discuss the dead.
Urakawa is the third high-profile boxer to die in 2025 after Irishman John Cooney died in February after Belfast fight.
Coolone died of 28 after suffering an intracranial haemorrhage from his fight against Welshman Nathan Howells.
