Is Naoya "Monster" Inoue A Generational Talent???

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Is Inoue a generational talent???

  1. Yes, without a doubt!

  2. No, he's very, very good, though!

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  1. Tomato(e) Can

    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    The time between Inoue's fights is unbearable (May 18 seems a lifetime away) and he's doing amazing things against world class opponents. Even a hater couldn't possibly make any kind of argument for him being a hype job.

    Inoue kind of looks basic, but the subtlety of his game is breathtaking. His movements are very calculated and precise and his punch selection is like a Michelin-rated sushi chef selecting the day's fish at the world famous Tsujiki Market.

    Oh, and the still-improving-not-even-prime-yet Inoue might very well be the hardest puncher in boxing.

    Are we looking at a generational talent a la Manny/Floyd/Lomachenko???
     
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    Tomato(e) Can, Apr 28, 2019
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I think so. Depends on how he deals with Donaire to put him with them 3, should he do it in 6 rounds or so, I'd say definitely yes. But if not I'd put him a slight tier below.
     
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    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    We will see
     
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    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    I believe that he's gonna smoke Manny Rodriguez in sensational fashion.
     
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    As do i
     
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    sid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For me Inoue is the next Pacman in boxing god help those who get in his way.
     
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    Naoya is about to go super saiyan on Rod. He is looking strong and fast AF!
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    More talented and will be greater than Loma IMO.
     
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    sid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Inoue won WBC Light Flyweight Title in his 6th pro fight upto now has won 3 different world belts soon to be 4.
     
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    Inoue is definitely NOT more talented than Lomachenko. Inoue doesn't have otherworldly athleticism like Lomachenko. He's equal in skill though, but obviously applies it in a different manner. Not flashy, but more devastating.
     
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    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    Pole added for the dong addicts.
     
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    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    Hi.
     
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    We'll know for sure by the end of the final.

    My only concern with this guy is his brittle hands. If he keeps his hands healthy throughout his career, he's going to be terrorizing the lower divisions.
     
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    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    if inoue lands on loma loma goes out
     
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    Looks it through the eye test but there’s levels to this game. Remember when everyone though GGG would best hagler and a prime Hopkins? You tend to pass the eye test when fighting at a lower level.

    Donaire will be a very good point or reference for just how good this guy is.

    He looks like a young Pac but much more refined as Pac was wild back then. The power is not too dissimilar.

    Can he take that up to FW which has been the lowest money mainstream division?
     
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