Brian Norman Jr. "I Truly Believe I'm Unstoppable"

Photo from Naoki Fukuda 

Undefeated WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian “The Assassin” Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs), of Georgia is set for his upcoming title defense as he heads to hostile territory once again in Tokyo to take on Japan's Jin Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 KOs),this Thursday, June 19 live on ESPN+ (estimated start time for main event is 7:15 a.m. ET/4:15 a.m. PT).

“I am the true definition of a ‘world’ champion,” said Norman, “That’s what being a champion is about. I’m honored to showcase my talents all across the world, no matter the location or terrain.”

“There really hasn’t been any adjustment required, training is training no matter the location,” said Norman, who’s trained by his father Brian Norman Sr. “I’ve been doing this all my life. You don’t have to change how you walk just because you’re in another country…This camp has been amazing. I fought three months ago, so I came into this camp already sharp and in shape. I’d love to stay this active and be a true champion for the people.”

“I know Sasaki’s habits, techniques and anything he wants to do,” said Norman. “There’s nothing he can do to surprise me besides grow a third arm. I’m expecting him to fight harder than he ever has before because of the magnitude of this fight, but the end result will still be the same. I came with my belt and I’m leaving with my belt.”

“I don’t care where I fight or who I fight, the fans always motivate me to go 10 times harder,” said Norman. “They’re the reason I train so hard. You will not be disappointed at all, even if it’s over quickly.”

Norman won the WBO title with 10th-round knockout over Giovani Santillan in May 2024, as he captured the title in Santillan's hometown. The champ is coming off a third-round stoppage of Derrieck Cuevas early this March in making the first defense of his title.

“My main improvement since becoming champion has been my mentality, and I will keep improving on it,” said Norman. “That’s what separates the goods from the greats. I truly believe I am unstoppable and will go down in history as THAT guy.”