Boxer Seiya Tsutsumi (Kakuebi Jewel) updated his X (formerly Twitter) on the 11th. In response to the death of Kazuki Anaguchi (Genshin), who competed against him on December 26, he paid tribute to him by saying, ``I am proud to have been able to fight.I pray for his soul from the bottom of my heart.''

Mr. Anaguchi will challenge for the Japanese bantamweight boxing title at Ariake Arena. After the match with Tsutsumi, he underwent emergency craniotomy for a right subdural hematoma, but he never regained consciousness and passed away on the 2nd of this month.

In the match, the speedy challenger had the upper hand from the beginning, but was knocked down four times by the powerful Tsutsumi and suffered a turnaround decision loss. It was a fierce battle, with no yielding, and both players received a big round of applause from the audience after the match. Although Anaguchi seemed unsteady on his feet, he walked back to the changing room while being held by his second, and was then taken to the hospital.

Tsutsumi posted a photo of them hugging each other in the ring. Fans have commented, ``It was a great match,'' ``Please rest,'' and ``I have the utmost respect for both of you.''