Kazuki Anaguchi is currently battling for his life after undergoing emergency surgery following his bout in the Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales undercard. Following a tough loss by decision to Seiya Tsutsumi on December 26, Anaguchi experienced convulsions in the corner and was escorted back to the dressing room by his team. Unfortunately, his condition worsened, showing no signs of improvement, leading to his immediate hospitalization for assessment.
Medical examinations revealed a subdural hematoma, prompting the 23-year-old to undergo an emergency craniotomy. However, Anaguchi has yet to regain consciousness following the procedure.
Despite his commendable performance throughout the fight, where he outmatched Tsutsumi in several rounds during his quest for the Japanese bantamweight title, Anaguchi suffered multiple knockdowns in rounds four, seven, nine, and ten, ultimately resulting in Tsutsumi's victory with scores of 95-91, 94-92, and 94-92.
Kazuki Anaguchi had difficulty walking back to the dressing rooms after his match against Seiya Tsutsumi. Additionally, Anaguchi faced challenges standing in his corner and displayed signs of convulsions after the verdict.
In response to the latest update, Naoya Inoue expressed his well-wishes for Kazuki Anaguchi's recovery, stating, "We sincerely pray for Anaguchi’s recovery."
The Japanese Boxing Commission has officially confirmed that Anaguchi is currently under observation. Hailing from Osaka, Anaguchi, a talented amateur boxer, had an impressive record of 68-6 before making his professional debut in July 2021. His last fight marked his first ten-round fight, showcasing the rapid progression of his career in just over two years.
Among his notable victories was an eight-round shutout against former three-time title challenger Jonathan Taconing in December 2020, followed by wins over Kento Uchigamae and Shori Umezu by a wide decision
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