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Brian Norman Jr. Knocks Out Jin Sasaki, Wins WBO Title

6/20/2025

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In a historic showdown on June 19, 2025, Brian Norman Jr. delivered a stunning knockout against Japan's Jin Sasaki, clinching the WBO welterweight title. This match marked Japan's first welterweight title challenge in 16 years and the first world title bout in the country in 36 years. Norman Jr. lauded Sasaki's incredible resilience after the fight.

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In a historic showdown on June 19, 2025, Brian Norman Jr. delivered a stunning knockout against Japan's Jin Sasaki, clinching the WBO welterweight title. This match marked Japan's first welterweight title challenge in 16 years and the first world title bout in the country in 36 years. Norman Jr. lauded Sasaki's incredible resilience after the fight.