WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman jr. Defended against Jin Sasaki on June 19, Live on ESPN+ at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
This battle was not unexpected, as Sasaki Norman Jr., 24, called out after his victory over Derrieeck Cuevas last month on March 29 in Las Vegas. Norman Sr. Love the idea that his son defends against Sasaki because it is a well -paid battle and it increases the international attraction of Brian Jr..
Norman jr. Will fight Japan Japan on June 19 in Sasaki’s homeland before a pro-Sasaki crowd. So, if he expects to be cheered as he was in the past, he can forget about it.
“Brian Norman Jr. is a motivated and talented champion who did not hesitate when he hosted this event,” said Bob Arum, chairman of the top rank. “Jin Sasaki has power and pushes in volume, and their styles provide a dramatic, action -packed world title.”
To make a world mark
This is not a struggle that will create a lot of interest in American fans, because few have ever heard of Sasaki. Norman jr. And his father focuses on the money and slowly builds for the larger battles. Brian jr. Is not popular enough for him to get the kind of wallets and star treatment he wants. He fought on a bottom map in his last title defense against Cuevas.
In 2021, Sinsaki only lost to Andy Hiraoka as a pro -pro, and he has equally equal. Power -wise can Sasaki Norman jr. Problems. His Ken could stop him from Brian Jr. to defeat.
Sasaki’s last five battles
– Shoki Sakai
– Qamil Balla
– Joe Nynay
– Hiroto Hoshi
– Keita Obara
The top rank announced today that Norman Jr. 27-0, 21 food) to Japan will travel to defend against #2 WBO Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 COs). What this means is that there is no unification fight for Norman Jr. And IBF and WBA champion Jaron is not “Boots” Ennis.
This is a fight that Norman wants, but the promoter of Ennis, Eddie Hearn, did not offer them a deal they love when they tried to negotiate last year. This is a fight that can happen soon if Hearn Turki Alalshikh can get to help him with the money Brian Jr.
Last updated on 04/25/2025
