Norman Jr. vs. Sasaki: Is Brian Norman Jr. ducking “boots” Ennis?

Brian Norman Jr. is confident he will leave his WBO welterweight title behind after defeating #2 candidate Jin Sasaki on Thursday night, June 19th to defend at OTA City General Gymnasium.

Norman Junior Duck Ennis Challenge

This is the fight Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 Kos) wanted, opting for a unified clash with IBF and WBA welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. He chose a simple fight rather than risking his soft leather opposed to his boots.

The reaction from fans was negative as Norman avoided Ennis and instead carried out an inactive battle with Sasaki. Brian and his father, Norman Sr., cannot whitewash the move.Duck work.

Norman Junior vs Sasaki event will be displayed I live in ESPN+4pm (ET/1:00pm pt. Norman Junior Sasaki Ring Walk will be around 7:15am/4:15am.

“No missed opportunities”

“I don’t think it’s an opportunity to miss it. Eventually, I’ll move up to 154 and start making noise there too,” said Brian Norman Jr. fighthype About the battle between him and Jaron Ennis. “If he continues to do his thing at 154, we can still make that fight happen.”

It doesn’t matter what Norman Jr. makes for an excuse. Fans already believe he’s covered “boots” Ennis. What makes Brian Jr. worse is that he chose to defend the WBO title against lesser known Jin Sasaki, rather than one of the well-known candidates, including Rohan Polanco, Karen Chukazian and Shakram Ziasov.

Choosing Sasaki, 23, is considered a Low risk fight, Designed for Norman Jr. to get a simple payday. It reinforces the belief that fans lack courage, covers Ennis and milks his WBO title against less opposition.

Norman Jr.’s Delusional Title Hope

“Maybe, but the WBC belt will be mine,” Norman said. I came out here for a reason. I come here with my belt and I leave with my belt. ”

Norman Jr. is misled. WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios never agrees to fight him. If Barrios defeats Manny Pacquiao next month on July 19th, he will sit in the WBC title and fight for celebrities like Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Connor Ben. There’s more money to fight those guys than Barrios faces Norman.