'Active-duty police officer' champion boxer dies at 37, found even inside a police station "Rushed to hospital, but..."

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A shocking report that shook both the Japanese professional boxing world and the police organization has been delivered. Daisuke Sugita (37), an active-duty professional boxer known to the public as a "police officer boxer," was found dead at the place where he worked, prompting local police to launch an investigation.

According to reports from Japanese media outlets "Nikkan Sports" and "Sports Hochi" on the 1st, Sugita, an active-duty Japanese professional boxing super bantamweight ranked 11th, died at the age of 37.

According to local reports, Sugita was found collapsed with blood on his head at a police box within the jurisdiction of Machida Police Station on the morning of May 30. At the time of discovery, Sugita was in critical condition with no consciousness and was immediately transported to a hospital, but he ultimately passed away.

It was confirmed that at the time of discovery, Sugita was found collapsed while wearing a police uniform, and a pistol with signs of one shot fired was found nearby. The Machida Police Station officially announced, "A male police officer has died," and through boxing officials, it was revealed that the officer was Sugita. Local police authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of Sugita's death.

According to local boxing officials, Sugita was scheduled to compete in a professional match in August. He was known to have been training intensely up until recently in preparation for his next fight, adding to the sorrow of those around him. His last ring appearance was a decision victory in an eight-round bout held in March.

Sugita is an elite boxer who left a brilliant record of 110 wins (47 KOs) and 31 losses solely on the amateur stage. Even after becoming an active-duty police officer, he stood out by winning two weight classes in the social athlete championships.

Subsequently, in April 2018, he made a surprise debut on the professional stage while maintaining his status as an active-duty police officer, securing a decision victory and attracting significant attention as a "police officer boxer." Although he did not receive official certification from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC), he proved his solid skills by consecutively winning the WBA South Asia Super Bantamweight, WBA Asia Super Bantamweight, and WBC Asia Featherweight titles through overseas road trips. His professional career record stands at 11 wins (4 KOs) and 6 losses.

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