Brian Norman Jr. steps into enemy territory as the WBO welterweight champion defends his title in Japan against Jin Sasaki.
Here’s how you can watch Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki, including live stream options, start time, and more.
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Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki start time
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Start time: 4 a.m. ET | 1 a.m. PT
- Main event start tme (approx.): 7:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. PT
- Location: Ota-City General Gymnasium – Tokyo, Japan
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki is in the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Japan on June 19. The main card starts at 4 a.m. ET. Norman and Sasaki should make their way to the ring around 7:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Norman (27-0) has already surpassed his father, Brian Norman (18-11), in wins and accolades. “The Assassin II” won interim gold last May and was elevated to full-time champion after Terence Crawford vacated the WBO belt. The 24-year-old has quickly grown into a fan favorite.
With 21 wins via knockout, Norman competes outside North America for the first time. He’s ready to prove he can be an international sensation and the best at 147.
“You see what Jin is bringing, you see what I’m bringing, only one thing can happen which is a KO. So please bring out the pillows, bring out the pacifiers, cause somebody gonna get put to sleep,” Norman said via Sports Illustrated.
Sasaki (19-1-1) has won local gold in Japan. The 23-year-old hasn’t lost a fight since 2021 and has 17 wins via knockout.
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight card
- Brian Norman Jr. (c) vs. Jin Sasaki for the WBO welterweight title
- Sora Tanaka vs. Takeru Kobata; Welterweights
- Cristian Araneta vs. Thanongsak Simsri for the IBF light flyweight title
- Yuya Oku vs. Reiya Abe; Featherweights
- Ren Ohashi vs. Guangheng Luan; Featherweights
- Seiya Yamaguchi vs. Ryosuke Kiuchi; Lightweights
- Yuito Moriwaki vs. Ha So Baek; Super Middleweights
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