Does 5'2" Nick Ball have the skills

No, Inoue wins 9-3 in a great fight

 

Whenever he is feeling down... Nicky Blue Ball, they call him.

 

Hell no.

 

He's not going to get past Sam Goodman.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Came here to say this!

 

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.

 

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?

 

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.