4 h. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Change is needed after kick boxing tragedy led to death of much

Alex Eastwood collapsed after an unsanctioned kickboxing contest

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3 d. ago Second boxer dies from same Tokyo event as both athletes suffered brain injuries

The horrific double tragedy lead the Japan Boxing Commission to change the number of rounds in title fights under the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF)

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3 d. ago Piers Morgan makes humbling Jake Paul climbdown ahead of potential Anthony Joshua fight

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4 d. ago Boxer, 28, tragically dies of brain injuries less than a week after title fight

Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari has died at the age of 28 after succumbing to injuries he picked up in a title fight less than a week ago with the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation change their rules as a result

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7 d. ago Who is Nakisa Bidarian? Meet the man behind Jake Paul and a career that has changed boxing

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9 d. ago Sky TV to face new rival as Freely finally launches its own streaming box

Freely currently allows UK households to ditch the need for an aerial, but it does require a new TV - however, that is all set to change with the launch of a new set-top box

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