On January 24, 2025, Jin Sasaki (18-1-1, 17 KOs) and Shoki Sakai (29-14-3, 15 KOs) meet in the ring in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Jin Sasaki is coming in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 85% KO rate; his last fight was a 7th round TKO victory over Qamil Balla, 4 months and 21 days ago. Shoki Sakai is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 32% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision loss to Ryota Toyoshima, 8 months and 20 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Jin Sasaki at 99-1 winning odds. Shoki Sakai really doesn't have much to present against Sasaki.
Jin Sasaki defeated Shoki Sakai via unanimous decision in the 12-round welterweight fight. Sasaki improves his record to 19-1-1, while Sakai adds a loss to his record at 29-15-3.