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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told Agence France-Presse (AFP) following the deaths of two fighters.
Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.
'Most challenging' Tokyo Olympics declared closed
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed on Sunday by IOC chief Thomas Bach, who said it had been the "most challenging Olympic journey" after a year's pandemic delay and threats of cancellation.
Another win for evergreen Prayad on masters circuit
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 06/08/2018
» Prayad Marksaeng clinched his fourth title of the year and 12th overall on the Japan Senior Tour after winning the 36-hole Maruhancup Taiheiyo Club Senior in Hyogo yesterday.
Three in a row for indefatigable Prayad
Sports, Published on 16/07/2018
» Prayad Marksaeng completed a hat-trick of wins in the 28th Japan Senior Tour Golf Championship in Hokkaido yesterday.