Does 5'2" Nick Ball have the skills

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  1. Easyrhino

    Easyrhino Member Full Member

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    to step into the ring and take away Naoya's title?
     
  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, Inoue wins 9-3 in a great fight
     
  3. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Whenever he is feeling down... Nicky Blue Ball, they call him.
     
  4. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hell no.
     
  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    He's not going to get past Sam Goodman.
     
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  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Balls a good fighter but Inoue is a great one. But that jump up in weight brings a level of uncertainty which is rare in an Inoue fight were he is usually an overwhelming favourite.

    This fight really intrigues me, were used to the Monster being the one bringing the aggression but we know Ball will go right at him and look to pressure Inoue like nobody has done before. Could be Inoue blows him away, could be Ball drags him into a really tough fight where Inoue is forced to box and move to avoid the rough house tactics of Ball.

    Either way I'm favouring Inoue, his speed, his footwork, that brilliant jab should see him come out on top. But I think it will be a really fun fight for however long it lasts.
     
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  7. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I want to see Ball vs Espinoza. 5´2 vs 6´1 at featherweight would be insane.
     
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  8. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    He is going to smash this ball like he is playing 5/8 for Oak Flats Eagles.
     
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  9. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    has Inoue ever fought someone like Ball? Japanese dudes do NOT fight like that. They’re much more technical, much less rough/dirty.

    I’d still favor Inoue, but Ball is going to test him with a situation he’s never been in before.
     
  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    The better question is, does Nick Skill have the balls?
     
  11. Csonnyliston

    Csonnyliston Sam Langford P4P GOAT Full Member

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    Came here to say this!
     
  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think so but then Ball has never fought someone like Inoue who might very well have the power and the counter punching to make him hesitate coming in as aggressively as he does.

    Will be interesting to see how the other copes with the others style and who will be the one forced to adapt.
     
  13. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah that would be crazy to see, 11 inch height disparity you don't really see at any weight division and definitely not at this level with two of the best in the division. Could ball even reach Espinosa's chin?
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    He can reach the chin, but he needs to be at a perfect distance to do so, and of course the angle of attack also has to be perfect.
    What makes this fight especially intriguing is that both men are very aggressive.
     
  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Don't push the horses Inoue has to get by MJ first before he can make the colossal leap back up to Brit Level again and Brit Level Ball isn't a featherfist stringbean like McDonnell or Petrified Paul Butler. Ball is proper Brit Level Brit who can punch and he runs towards the smoke like a maniac not away from it

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