World Boxing Information rounds up the perfect of the remaining boxing information from the main promotional firms for June 19, 2025.
High Rank outlines an excellent WBO welterweight title protection from Brian Norman Jr. In the meantime, GBM confirms the return of Hughie Fury.
Lastly, Vito Mieknicki places in closing preparations for his headliner in Newark on June 21.
Boxing Information | Brian Norman Jr.
WBO welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr. defended his strap with a concussive fifth-round knockout of hometown challenger Jin Sasaki on Thursday at Ota Metropolis Normal Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
This marked the second profitable protection for the 24-year-old Norman (28-0, 22 KOs), an Atlanta native and boxing’s youngest male world champion. Sasaki (19-2-1, 17 KOs) noticed his nine-fight unbeaten streak finish by the hands of Norman, who unleashed a vicious left hook that left him on the canvas for a number of minutes.
“It was a beautiful struggle. I had a terrific opponent in entrance of me. You all seen he obtained coronary heart. That boy isn’t a slouch in any respect. I give nothing however props to him. I really like ya’ll over right here in Japan. I’d gladly come again,” Norman mentioned. “I knew no matter he was bringing to the desk, I’m a champion for a purpose. As you noticed, I confirmed that.”
He confirmed that within the opening minute of the struggle, dropping Sasaki with a left hook to the highest of the top. Norman notched one other knockdown on the finish of the spherical, however Sasaki survived and threw again within the face of the storm. Norman virtually secured the stoppage in spherical three, pinning Sasaki to the ropes and discovering a house for uppercuts and straight proper palms. Two rounds later, the top got here courtesy of a Knockout of the Yr contender.
Norman mentioned, “I want I had a sure struggle arising in opposition to Jaron’ Boots’ Ennis. They heard B. Norm say the storm is coming, and you understand what occurs when a storm is coming. You seize your boots and run. We will see what’s subsequent for me.”
Hughie Fury
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury (30-3, 17 KO’s) returns to the ring at Connexin Stay Enviornment, Hull on Saturday, June 28 for his second bout of the yr when he faces current WBC Heavyweight Grand Prix participant Michael’ Bomaye’ Pirotton (10-1, 4 KO’s) within the chief help bout of GBM: Deep Waters, an occasion airing reside worldwide completely on DAZN.
Gathering momentum for the world title run he introduced firstly of the yr, Fury heads into the bout off the again of a fifth-round TKO win at GBM’s April occasion in London.
The capital showdown ready him for this journey north, the place he faces European opposition within the type of Belgium’s power-punching Pirotton.
Pirotton was additionally within the ring in April. He travelled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after being invited to participate within the prestigious WBC Heavyweight Grand Prix, however was eradicated from the match after shedding a slim choice.
Now the daring Belgian is aiming for Fury, figuring out a win will open up monumental alternatives for him.
Vito Mielnicki Jr.
New Jersey’s favourite son, Vito Mielnicki Jr., returned residence this week from his coaching camp in Houston with famend coach Ronnie Shields to nice fanfare forward of his extremely anticipated Brick Metropolis Homecoming Battle in opposition to undefeated Polish contender Kamil Gardzielik this Saturday evening, June 21, at Prudential Middle in Newark, N.J. The occasion, promoted by High Rank and Rising Star Promotions, will stream reside and completely within the U.S. on ESPN+.
Tickets may be bought by way of Ticketmaster.com.
On Monday afternoon, Vito held a group occasion on the Roseland Recreation Division for a whole lot of native youths who had been handled to tickets for Saturday’s struggle, along with autographs, photos, and free merchandise.
Following the occasion, Vito headed to Legacy Boxing Fitness center in Belleville, N.J., for certainly one of his closing struggle week coaching classes.
Tuesday morning introduced Vito to Noecker Elementary Faculty in Roseland, N.J., his alma mater. He addressed a big group of sixth graders because the particular visitor at their year-end award meeting.
On Tuesday afternoon, Vito was given a particular tour of the New York Jets Coaching Facility by the entrance workplace employees and introduced with a customized workforce jersey.
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