Two Japanese boxers have died after sustaining brain injuries from different matches at the same event in Tokyo on Aug. 2.

The World Boxing Federation on Saturday confirmed the deaths, which occurred at Tokyo's iconic Korakuen Hall on August 2. The deaths have reignited urgent debate over boxing safety regulations in Japan-- especially the duration of fights and ringside medical protocols.

The Tokyo boxing event was hit with another tragedy after second Japanese boxer died from brain injuries after a fight.According to BBC, Hiromasa Urakawa, who suffered brain injuries at a boxing event in Tokyo,