Japanese fighter and welterweight title challenger Hiromitsu Miura died at age 43 after a long battle with Leukemia.
Born and raised in Ukiha, Fukuoka, Japan, Miura made his MMA debut in 2004 at the age of 22. The fighter initially started off as a middleweight before he eventually dropped down to welterweight. Over the years, the fighter compiled a pro record of 7-3, and he is best remembered for his four-round slugfest with Carlos Conduit for the WEC welterweight title at WEC 35, which he lost.
Miura pursued a boxing career afterward and won his first of nine fights before challenging for the OPFB middleweight title against Yuzo Kiyota. He lost this battle and returned to MMA, where he fought for the next few years. There, the Japanese star found his most success. In 2016, Hiromitsu Miura earned the Pancrase welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Akhiro Murayama. While he later lost the title to UFC veteran Daichi Abe, he remained an active fighter in the promotion until 2021.
Sadly, the Japanese fighter has now passed away. Earlier today, Hiromitsu Miura’s family took to social media, where they released a lengthy statement announcing his passing. The 43-year-old was suffering from acute leukaemia after being diagnosed in mid-September. Sadly, he passed away late last month.
Miura’s family took to social media to mourn their brother and release a statement regarding his passing.
Hiromitsu Miura passed away suddenly on October 26, 2024, at the age of 43, after fighting acute leukemia since mid-September.
“We should have informed you of his death earlier, but we sincerely apologize for the delay in notifying you.
“The funeral was attended only by his immediate family.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness you extended to the deceased during his lifetime.
“Sincerely, Miura Family.”
We offer our deepest condolences and wish his family and friends comfort in this time of mourning,
