Ginjiro Shigeoka's Recovery Brings Hope Amid End of Boxing Career
Source: news.source.cebudailynews_inquirer
Former IBF world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka is showing signs of recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a collapse in the ring during a match against Pedro Taduran. His brother Yudai Shigeoka shared that the most critical week has passed, and Ginjiro's health is improving, though he can no longer compete in boxing due to Japanese Boxing Commission regulations.
Key Points
Ginjiro Shigeoka collapsed after a 12-round fight and required emergency brain surgery.
He was diagnosed with an acute subdural hematoma.
His condition has stabilized, and he can now breathe on his own.
The critical week has passed, bringing hope to his family.
Japanese Boxing Commission rules prevent him from returning to boxing after brain surgery.
The fight was a rematch for the IBF world minimumweight title, which he lost to Pedro Taduran.