Results
Thanongsak Simsri SD-12 Cristian Araneta (113-114, 115-112, 116-111)
Brian Norman Jr will defend his WBO welterweight title on the road in Tokyo, taking on hard-punching Jin Sasaki in the main event.
Norman and Sasaki will both be looking to make their case as the new leader of the welterweight division, following Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ decision to move up to 154 lbs.
We’ll also see the IBF light flyweight title vacancy filled, as Cristian Araneta faces Thanongsak Simsri in another world title bout on the four-fight stream, which kicks off at 4 am ET on ESPN+. Join us for live updates!
Main Card (ESPN+, 4 am ET)
Brian Norman Jr (27-0, 21 KO) vs Jin Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 KO), welterweights, 12 rounds, for Norman’s WBO title
Sora Tanaka (3-0, 3 KO) vs Takeru Kobata (14-7-1, 6 KO), welterweights, 12 rounds, for vacant OPBF title
Yuya Oku (8-0-2, 5 KO) vs Reiya Abe (26-4-2, 10 KO), featherweights, 10 rounds, for vacant Japanese title
Cristian Araneta (25-2, 20 KO) vs Thanongsak Simsri (38-1, 34 KO), light flyweights, 12 rounds, for vacant IBF title
