Jin Sasaki and Qamil Balla will compete for the OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Welterweight Title at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This undercard fight sets the stage for Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny's main event.
Since his 2018 debut, Jin Sasaki has shown formidable power with a 94.12% knockout rate, evident in his recent TKO victories over Joe Noynay, Hiroto Hoshi, and Keita Obara. Conversely, Qamil Balla turned pro in 2012 and displays increasing aggression highlighted by knockouts against Ronald Naidu and Atchariya Wirojanasunobol, maintaining a 53.33% KO rate. Sasaki’s string of stoppage wins suggests he holds an edge in power going into this match against Balla, giving him a slight upper hand as he faces the technically sound Australian.
| Method of victory | Jin Sasaki | Qamil Balla |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.3 (-340) | 12.0 (+1100) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.5 (+550) | 19.0 (+1800) |
Jin Sasaki is the overwhelming favorite against Qamil Balla, with odds at 1.1 (-1000). This means a massive bet of $1000 could net just a $100 profit if Jin wins. Betting on Qamil as an underdog could pay off big; his victory would multiply stakes by 8.0 times (+700), turning a $100 bet into $700 more in your pocket. Jin is also favored to win by knockout, TKO, or disqualification at 1.3 (-340), indicating it's the expected finish. However, Qamil's knockout win is a long shot at 12.0 (+1100). A points win is less likely for both; Jin’s chances are rated at 6.5 (+550) while Qamil's are wide at 19.0 (+1800).
Live coverage for the Jin Sasaki vs Qamil Balla main card will start at 05:45 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jin Sasaki vs Qamil Balla |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-03 | 05:45 | 06:55 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-03 | 02:45 | 03:55 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-03 | 10:45 | 11:55 |
| Australia | 2024-09-03 | 21:45 | 22:55 |
You can watch Jin Sasaki vs Qamil Balla via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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