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Devin Haney Changes Tune on Brian Norman Jr. After Watching Him Viciously KO Jin Sasaki
TOKYO, JAPAN, JUN 19 – Brian Norman Jr. delivered a fifth-round knockout to retain his WBO welterweight title and challenged Jaron Ennis after defeating Jin Sasaki, who suffered memory loss post-fight.
- Brian Norman Jr. defeated Jin Sasaki by a fifth-round knockout in their WBO welterweight title fight on June 19, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.
- Norman Jr. established early dominance by sending Sasaki to the canvas on two occasions during the first round and kept control throughout the fight despite Sasaki's toughness and the notable size difference.
- The referee stopped the bout 46 seconds into round five after Norman Jr.'s powerful left hook left Sasaki unconscious and sent to the hospital as a precaution.
- Norman Jr., age 24 with a 28-0 record including 22 knockouts, called out Devin Haney for a 147-pound title fight, while Haney responded with a viral jab online.
- The result solidified Norman Jr.'s status as a top welterweight, raising interest for future high-profile fights and drawing attention to ranking and matchup debates in the division.
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