Boxer Jin Sasaki loses SIX WEEKS of memories after being knocked out in world title fight

Japanese boxer Jin Sasaki has lost six weeks of his memory after being knocked out in his world title fight by Brian Norman Jr in Tokyo last week. 

The talented 23-year-old welterweight can't remember the brutal fifth-round stoppage – or anything that happened earlier this month or the majority of May.

Sasaki was knocked unconscious by a powerful counter left hook thrown by his American opponent that connected flush on his chin.

He fell to the canvas heavily and was motionless for minutes afterwards, before being stretchered away by ringside medical staff.

Medical scans showed that Sasaki had no serious brain injury, but according to the president of his boxing gym, Issei Nakaya, part of the fighter's memory has been wiped.

Sasaki reportedly told him: 'I don't even remember that this title match was decided.'

A statement on the condition of the boxer read: 'Sasaki Tsutomu was taken to the hospital after the match and underwent a CT scan.

'There were no injuries such as bleeding. However, he hit the back of his head hard and is currently losing his memory.

'There were no visible physical injuries, but we will be keeping an eye on him and he will be going back to the hospital tomorrow for another checkup.'

Sasaki absorbed heavy punishment from Norman throughout the fight, being dropped twice in the opening round.

The loss was just the Japanese fighter's second in his pro career, while Norman has extended his unbeaten run to 28-0.

The American, who successfully defended his WBO 147-pound championship, will now look to unify the division.

'It was a wonderful fight,' Norman said in his post-fight interview. 

'I had a very great opponent in front of me. Y'all seen that he got heart. That boy is not a slouch at all and I give nothing but props to him. 

'I love y'all over here in Japan and I will gladly come back.'