Sasaki, 21-2-1 (18 KOs), was knocked out brutally by Norman, and was pitted against standout amateur Tanaka for the Oriental and Pacific welterweight title. The bout was fought at a frantic pace, and although Tanaka was the one who consistently outlanded his foe, it was Sasaki who was awarded the victory. The scorecards read 97-93 and 96-94 to Sasaki, and 94-96 to Tanaka, 5-1 (5 KOs).
