Ginjiro Shigeoka recovering from brain surgery following defeat to Pedro Taduran

Ginjiro Shigeoka collapsed after his defeat to Pedro Taduran

Former world champion Ginjiro Shigeoka has undergone brain surgery following his defeat to Pedro Taduran on Saturday night, May 24, in Osaka, Japan.

Pedro Taduran took a 118-110, 115-113, 113-115 split decision verdict to successfully defend the IBF minimumweight title.

The Japanese boxer collapsed in the ring after the result was announced and remains in hospital under a medically induced coma.

Shigeoka suffered from an acute subdural hematoma after 12 high-octane, activity-filled rounds of world championship boxing.

In round nine, Filipino Taduran pinned Shigeoka to the ropes, holding him still with his right hand around his left ear and proceeded to land six straight shots to the head before the referee stepped in to stop the illegal move, but the Japanese southpaw momentarily slumped on the ropes before recovering quickly.

After the final bell and the result was announced, the 25-year-old from Kumamoto collapsed onto the canvas ad was promptly stretchered out of the ring to hospital.

Shigeoka held the IBF minimumweight title from October 2023 to July 2024. He won the belt against Daniel Valladares (TKO 5), defended it against Jake Amparo (KO 2), then lost it to Pedro Taduran (TKO 9).

The IBF shared the following message, "The International Boxing Federation extends our deepest concern and heartfelt wishes for the full and speedy recovery of former IBF World Champion Ginjiro Shigeoka, who underwent emergency brain surgery after his bout against Pedro Taduran this past weekend. This sad incident has deeply affected the boxing community and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this challenging time."

GBN wish Ginjiro a full and speedy recovery.

DID YOU KNOW? As an amateur, Ginjiro won five national titles and compiled a record of 56–1 (17 KOs). His only loss came to his older brother, Yudai Shigeoka. The siblings were scheduled to face each other in the final of a domestic tournament but agreed not to fight, with Ginjiro's corner throwing in the towel as the bell rang to signal the start of the first round.