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The WBC and its President Mauricio Sulaimán deeply mourn the passing of Japanese boxer Kazuki Anaguchi at 23 years old.
Kazuki died as a result of injuries sustained in his loss to Seiya Tsutsumi, as part of the Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales, on December 26.
Anaguchi began his career with a perfect 6-0 record, leading to a 10-round fight against Tsutsumi in Tokyo. In his fourth professional fight, Anaguchi defeated three-time former world title challenger Jonathan Taconing, winning every round on all three official cards.
The bantamweight bout with Tsutsumi was an exciting fight in which Anaguchi kept the fight close despite being knocked down in rounds 4, 7, 9 and 10 before losing by scores of 95-91, 94-92 and 94- 92.
After the fight, Anaguchi appeared in his corner with his legs twitching. His Seconds tended to him and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he underwent emergency brain surgery. Kazuki remained unconscious until he passed away today.
We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kazuki Anaguchi at this very difficult and sad time.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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