A pertinent question has reignited in the boxing realm after the unfortunate death of rising bantamweight, Kazuki Anaguchi. His passing has prompted the boxing community to a question. How safe is the sport that they devote their entire lives to? Joining this sense of frustration, welterweight fighter, Adrien Broner echoed a concern that many grapple with.

Japanese fighter, Anaguchi was declared dead on Friday after he suffered a subdural hematoma during his December 26th fight. He fought against his Japanese counterpart, Seiya Tsutsumi on the undercard for Naoya Inoue’s clash against Marlon Tapales in Koto-Ko, Japan. Anaguchi was dropped four times in the 10-round undertaking, losing that tight contestation on points. Post-fight, the boxing community rallied behind the fighter despite his loss. However, in a very unexpected turn of events, they’re left mourning for his sudden loss.

Adrien Broner Seeks Accountability

The Japanese Boxing Commission confirmed the untimely passing of the young fighter. In light of such tragic news, 34-year-old, Broner also expressed his concerns. On Instagram, he wrote, “A lot of people criticize us boxers but we put our life on the line everyday RIP this man damn boxing is a dangerous sport.”

Eric Gomes, a famous boxing reporter paid his homage to the late Anaguchi by further posting an image of the fighter. In caption, he wrote, “Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi passed away from injuries from a Dec. 26 fight. The 23-year-old turned pro in 2021 and suffered a serious injury during his fight with Seiya Tsutsumi, which was part of the Inoue vs. Tapales title fight.”

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The 23-year-old bantamweight gave his all against Tsutsumi. However, the coveted clash yielded tragic post-fight consequences. His legs started to twitch, while he was being tended to for his gruesome cut over his left eye. He was rushed to the nearby hospital where he slipped into a state of unconsciousness right before he was taken into his assigned room. The medical team performed an emergency craniotomy to remove a subdural hematoma on the right side of his brain.

Kazuki Anaguchi was a rising superstar. In the formative days of his career, he showed signs of becoming the next big name in the Japanese boxing scene. He shot to fame after his 2022 eight-round knockout win over three-time title challenger Jonathan Taconing. His regional confrontation against Tsutsumi was his first scheduled ten-rounder.

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Anagauchi leaves behind a one-year-old toddler with whom he was set to go on a family trip after the Tsutsumi bout. His tragic demise has triggered the conversation yet again. What can be done to make the sport of boxing safer for its athletes? What do you think? Let us know in the comments section section below.

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