There was almost nothing to change, like Scientist said his biggest disadvantage was his popularity. He was recognized as one of the best only after his KO victory in the Hearns bout.
Better foot and handspeed More clinical footwork i.e. cutting off the ring better against slicksters Les pensive against the very best that stood off of him and made him think too much in the ring, thus playing to their tune ... more deliberate in his work e.g. Duran and Leonard fights.
There is no area he is weak in, so all you can really say is give him more one punch power or something like that.