Pro Wrestling NOAH Announces Injury Diagnosis To Kota Ibushi

Pro Wrestling NOAH gives an update on Kota Ibushi.

Kota competed against Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH The New Year and suffered an ankle injury in the bout. After the match was over, he could barely stand and was taken to the hospital.

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Pro Wrestling NOAH issued the following update on Ibushi:

Kota Ibushi's Recent Diagnostic Results

Kota Ibushi, who sustained an injury at Pro Wrestling NOAH's Ariake Arena event on January 2nd, has been diagnosed with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a right ankle lateral ligament complex injury as a result of a more thorough examination than his initial diagnosis.

Ibushi is scheduled to undergo another detailed examination of his left leg and to concentrate on treatment. We will inform you of his progress as soon as we know more.

We apologize for any inconvenience and concern this may cause our fans and other concerned parties as we ask for their cooperation & understanding in light of the situation.

Thank you very much.

Ibushi previously stated he would undergo ankle surgery.

Fightful wishes Ibushi the best in his recovery.

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