The Japan TimesAug 22, 2025
A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on Friday, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two professional fighters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/22/more-sports/japan-amateur-boxer-coma/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #japanboxingfederation #yudaishigeoka #ginjiroshigeoka #japanboxingcommission
Japanese amateur boxer in intensive care after latest incident

The JBF, which oversees amateur boxing in Japan, said the man had not fought a match for over 10 years and had been in training to make a comeback.

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Rorshok JapanAug 20, 2025

(4) All Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title fights will be cut from 12 to 10 rounds after two Japanese fighters died after the same event following separate matches.

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Rorshok JapanAug 17, 2025

All Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title fights will be cut from 12 to 10 rounds after two Japanese fighters died after the same event following separate matches.

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The Japan TimesAug 15, 2025
The deaths of two young Japanese boxers from fatal brain injuries suffered in the ring on the same night have cast a spotlight on the importance of emergency action plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/15/more-sports/boxing-deaths-safety-measures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #shigetoshikotari #hiromasaurakawa #japanboxingcommission #braininjuries #shunjiasamoto
Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans

Such plans are crucial to minimize delays and increase a fighter’s chances of survival after sustaining a serious injury in the ring.

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The Japan TimesJun 22, 2023
"Ioka hasn't taken or used any banned substance," his Shisei Gym said in a statement. "We'll prove his innocence. We wonder why they needed to announce that at this time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/22/more-sports/boxing-2/ioka-doping-sample-cannabis/?utm_content=buffere24a3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sports #boxing #cannabis #kazutoioka #japanboxingcommission
Japan Boxing Commission says Kazuto Ioka's doping sample contained traces of cannabis

"Ioka hasn't taken or used any banned substance," his Shisei Gym said in a statement. "We'll prove his innocence. We wonder why they needed to announce that at this time."

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