WHAT MAKES NAOYA INOUE A MONSTER?
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Japanese boxing legends explain Inoue’s monstrous abilities ahead of Thursday’s Inoue-Donaire WBSS Bantamweight Ali Trophy final at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Japan’s ‘Monster’ Naoya Inoue (18-0, 16 KOs) is facing legendary Filipino-American Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire (40-5, 26 KOs) in one of the most anticipated bouts in the quest for the Muhammad Ali Trophy.
With a total fight time of 5 minutes and 29 seconds in the World Boxing Super Series, Inoue has become a phenomenon of another world. In the blink of an eye, the monster strikes.
Former WBC World bantamweight champion Yamanaka Shinsuke told Nippon.com:
“Inoue is able to knock his opponents out with a straight punch, hook, or uppercut, delivered with either his left or right glove. Whatever the type of punch, Inoue can adopt the optimal pose for maximizing its intensity.
“In boxing, you need to use footwork to maneuver, deliver successive punches, and avoid your opponent’s attacks, but every time you shift your weight, you become unbalanced. Normally, when a boxer is off-balance, he can’t put his full weight into his punches. Inoue can, however, and that’s what makes him so special.”
Former Japan flyweight champion Ishii Ichitarō compares Inoue to a master of kobudō or classical martial arts.
“When his opponent is on the offensive, Inoue deflects the attack with blocks and nimble back-steps. Then, the moment the other boxer pauses for breath, adjusts his stance, or draws back, Inoue goes on the offensive.
“Watching Inoue, you get the feeling that he knows exactly what the other person is trying to do, like a master of ancient martial arts,” said Ishii to Nippon.com.
DAZN, the world’s largest dedicated live sports streaming service, will exclusively bring U.S. fight fans the WBSS Season II Finals.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Donaire In Line For Shot Again at WBA Regular Bantamweight Title
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 21 Sep 2025Oscar Collazo Defeats Jayson Vayson in Controversial 7th-Round Stoppage
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 21 Sep 2025PUERTO RICO’S OSCAR COLLAZO SHINES IN INDIO WITH SEVENTH-ROUND TKO TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED AND UNIFIED MINIMUMWEIGHT CHAMPION
Sun, 21 Sep 2025Jayson Vayson and Oscar Collazo Make Weight, Ready for Unified World Title Showdown Today on DAZN
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 20 Sep 2025PeeWee, Bantam and Intermediate Champions Crowned on Day Five of USA Boxing National Open
Sat, 20 Sep 2025Quezon City chess wonder makes a big push for glory sweeps FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 20 Sep 2025WEIGHTS FROM INDIO, CA: COLLAZO -104.6 LBS., VAYSON - 104.4 LBS.
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 20 Sep 2025Japanese World Champions Down to Four
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 20 Sep 2025The Night Boxing Reached for Its Crown
By Mark F. Villanueva, Sat, 20 Sep 2025WATCH BOXING INSIDER PROMOTIONS CARD ON YOUTUBE AT 7:00 PM ET
Sat, 20 Sep 2025"Legacy Night" Official weights from El Salvador
Sat, 20 Sep 2025Brian Mendoza Calls Out Sebastian Fundora in Explosive Appearance on “Drew & Pris Uncensored” Podcast
Sat, 20 Sep 2025With Support from GAB and Topnotch Team, Jayson Vayson Battles for Glory (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 20 Sep 2025Weights from New York City
Sat, 20 Sep 2025Sampaguita Stakes Race to Crown Top Filly in Highly Anticipated 2025 Showdown
Sat, 20 Sep 2025