IN MEMORIAM
It is estimated that since 1890, 1,643 boxers died from injuries sustained in the ring.
That is an average of more than 12 deaths per year, which is an average of
more than 1 BOXER DEATH EACH MONTH FOR THE PAST 135 YEARS!
The most recent ring warriors to be added to this list are:
*SHIGETOSHI KOTARI
Died on August 8th, 2025 from injuries sustained in the boxing ring on August 2nd.
He was 28 years old.
*HIROMASA URAKAWA
Died on August 9th, 2025 from injuries sustained in the boxing ring on August 2nd.
He was 28 years old.
JOHN COONEY
Died on February 8th, 2025 from injuries sustained in the boxing ring on February 1st.
He was 28 years old.
*Fought on the same boxing card.
Our mission at CAAN, Inc. is to provide the advocacy and services for
combat athletes that will prevent such tragedies in the future.
We are determined to achieve this mission
by focusing each day on the task at hand!