Top Rank Boxing: Norman Jr. vs. Sasaki – How to Watch
- Brian Norman Jr., the reigning WBO welterweight champion, is set to face Jin Sasaki in a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN event Thursday.
- Norman, 24, of Decatur, Ga., holds an undefeated record of 27-0 with 21 knockouts.
- He is currently on a nine-fight unbeaten streak as transitioning to the welterweight division.
Get ready for a night of electrifying boxing action as Brian Norman Jr. defends his WBO welterweight title against Jin Sasaki! This Top Rank Boxing event, a must-watch for fight fans, unfolds in Tokyo, promising intense competition. Find out how to watch the Norman Jr. vs. Sasaki bout, including the precise broadcast details across ESPN+ and Disney+. We’ll also cover the co-feature fight between Araneta and simsri for the IBF junior flyweight title. The undercard also boasts exciting matches featuring Tanaka and Kobata. News Directory 3 has all the details for you. Don’t miss the start time, ensuring you catch every powerful punch and strategic move.Discover how thes fighters play their role in the ring. What will be the outcome? Discover what’s next …
Norman Jr.Defends WBO Welterweight Title Against sasaki in Tokyo
Updated June 18, 2025
Brian Norman Jr., the reigning WBO welterweight champion, is set to face Jin Sasaki in a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN event Thursday. The fight will take place at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.
Norman, 24, of Decatur, Ga., holds an undefeated record of 27-0 with 21 knockouts. This marks his second title defense. He secured a TKO victory against derrieck Cuevas on March 29 to retain his belt,after initially claiming the interim WBO title by defeating Giovani Santillan in May 2024. Norman’s status shifted after Terence crawford moved to junior middleweight.
Sasaki, 23, boasts a record of 19-1-1 with 17 KOs. He is currently on a nine-fight unbeaten streak as transitioning to the welterweight division. His last fight was a unanimous decision win against Shoki Sakai in January, marking his first 12-round fight.
The co-feature will showcase Cristian Araneta (25-2, 20 KOs) against Thanongsak Simsri (38-1, 34 kos) for the vacant IBF junior flyweight title. The Top Rank Boxing card also includes Sora Tanaka (3-0, 3 KOs) versus Takeru Kobata (14-7-1, 6 KOs) for the vacant OPBF title in a 12-round welterweight match.
What’s next
The main card is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be available on ESPN+ and Disney+. Boxing fans can access the Top Rank Boxing streaming hub for more action.