World Boxing Organization (WBO) said, external It “mourns the demise of Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urkawa, who died tragically for constant injuries during his fight against Yoji Sato”.
It states: “This heartbreaking news comes only a few days after the passage of Shigatoshi Kotari, which was caused by injuries in his fight on the same card.
“We express our deep condolences to families, friends and Japanese boxing community during this incredibly difficult time.”
After the event, the Japan Boxing Commission announced the title of all oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF), now there will be 10 rounds instead of 12.
Urkawa is the third high-profile boxer to die in 2025, when Irishman John Kony died after a fight in Belfast in February.
Koni died at the age of 28, suffering from an intracerinel bleeding from his fight against Welshman Nathan Havals.
