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Atlanta native and WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. will attempt to defend his title when he goes head-to-head against Japan’s Jin Sasaki in a 12-round headlining bout this Thursday. The match will take place at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan and will also feature a title match between Cristian Araneta and Thanongsak Simsri who are vying for the IBF junior flyweight title. Prelims will be available on ESPN+ starting at 4 a.m. ET, and the main fight begins at 7 a.m. ET on ESPN+.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Norman vs. Sasaki fight, including the full fight card and how you can stream every match. 

How to watch the Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight:

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Undercard start time: 4 a.m. ET 

Fight time (approximate): main event ringwalks at approx. 7 a.m. ET

TV channel/streaming: ESPN+ (Prelims and main fight card)

When is the Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight?

The Norman vs. Sasaki bout will take place on Thursday, June 19 in Tokyo. The event will begin bright and early at 4 a.m. ET. 

What channel is the Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight on?

The Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight will be available exclusively on ESPN+. The undercard starts at 4 a.m. ET, while the main ringwalks are expected to begin at 7 a.m. ET. 

Where to watch the Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight:

Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki fight card

• Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki;For Norman’s WBO welterweight title

• Cristian Araneta vs. Thanongsak Simsri;For the vacant IBF junior flyweight title

• Sora Tanaka vs. Takeru Kobata;Welterweight

• Yuya Oku vs. Reiya Abe;Featherweight

• Ren Ohashi vs. Guangheng Luan;Featherweight

• Yuito Moriwaki vs. Ha So Baek;Super middleweight

• Seiya Yamaguchi vs. Ryosuke Kiuchi;Lightweight

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