>>150320775
The more inoue moves up in weight, the less his power is going to carry over and many foresaw that. A few pounds here or there doesn't seem like a lot, but eventually there will be a point where Inoue's crazy 90% KO ratio is going to dwindle if he keeps moving up, and he's going to be more susceptible to getting knocked out the further he climbs. Inoue has taken a decent amount of punishment for an 'elite' guy, the Japanese style is inherently reckless as I'm sure many of you have realized by now. That damage will shorten his life as a top fighter. Ball is fresher, he's still learning, he's better than people realize. He has a chance, but I always thought Ball's undoing would be when he faces against a guy who is a great counter puncher that knows to keep his distance and knows to punish Ball's lunging, and also stifle Ball before he can even get started with a strong jab. Not a pure outboxer, but just someone who can punish Ball's bad habits with power. Ball against Nery would be an interesting one. Ball vs Espinoza I'd like to see as well. Ball should try and go for another belt while Inoue is climbing up. Who knows if Inoue even gets through his next fight. I like Inoue, but he's reckless. I think he is far more vulnerable to losing than the likes of an Usyk, Bam Rodriguez, even Crawford.