How much extra mileage Inoue gets becoming a savvy boxer with a punch?

He knocked out what, 17 reigning, former and future world champions? Lost counts with some of my fingers dealing with the Estonians. Master boxer-puncher with surgical, heavy blows but also taking risks and happy taking the fight to the opponent.

Well not anymore: Inoue is prepping for his final stages as a defensively disciplined boxer with a punch as a reminder. While the Nakatani fight heated up as it should between top unbeaten multi-division P4P-ers, he kept most of the 12 under control and not looking to trade a concussion for a KO.

Should timing replace pure speed, footwork create new angles, selective blows over stamina depleting assault, how many extra years does he get? And does the paradoxical Pacquiao formula work where not blowing up to opponent high weight on fight night in upper divisions keeping him fast, agile in his late 30s?

 

Do you think actually staying light and agile if he moves up fighting bigger, heavier and slower guys can help him rather than bulking and slowing to their level?

 

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