Jin Sasaki vs Shoki Sakai: Live round-by-round updates

Unbeaten Japanese boxing star Jin Sasaki headlines the undercard of Naoya Inoue's undisputed super bantamweight title defense against Ye Joon Kim on Jan. 24 in Tokyo. Sasaki, a rising star with WBO Asia Pacific and OPBF regional titles, aims to extend his winning streak against experienced veteran Shoki Sakai. He holds a record of 18-1-1 with 17 knockout wins. Meanwhile, Sakai boasts a 29-14-3, with 15 knockout wins to his credit.

Sakai, a former title challenger, looks to rebound from a recent loss and spoil Sasaki's momentum. This all-Japanese welterweight clash promises fireworks as both fighters possess significant knockout power. The undercard also features a compelling minimumweight bout between Goki Kobayashi and Yuni Takada, plus a lightweight showdown between Tsubasa Narai and Kai Watanabe.

The fight card begins early Friday morning, Jan. 24. The undercard starts at 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT, with the main event expected to begin around 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT. Boxing fans can watch the entire event live by streaming it on ESPN+ or DAZN.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the Jin Sasaki vs Shoki Sakai clash: