Breaking Down Naoya Inoue's Elite Boxing Skills | THE BLUEPRINT

On this edition of #theblueprint, we look at the elite skills of #naoyainoue. #boxing
Japan’s pound-for-pound hero is set to headline the biggest boxing event his country has ever seen. Undisputed junior featherweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue will defend all the belts against Mexican puncher Luis “Pantera” Nery on Monday, May 6 at the Tokyo Dome.
Inoue, a four-weight world champion and two-weight undisputed king, will headline at the iconic venue for the first time.
Inoue-Nery and three additional world title showdowns will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT. Australia’s WBO bantamweight world champion, Jason “Mayhem” Moloney will defend his belt against rising knockout artist and former kickboxing world champion Yoshiki Takei.
The world title quadruple-header also features WBA bantamweight world champion Takuma Inoue (19-1, 5 KOs), younger brother of Naoya, who defends his title against former world title challenger Sho Ishida (34-3, 17 KOs). And, in a flyweight world title tilt, newly minted WBA world champion Seigo Yuri Akui (19-2-1, 11 KOs) battles Taku Kuwahara (13-1, 8 KOs) in a rematch of their 2021 Japanese title bout, which Akui won by 10th-round TKO.
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[@sz1595]

Inoue "I'm not 100% confident that we will win. So I will prepare 100%."

[@iamclydieCS]

yes sirr!

[@user-bk6ci2ns3g]

When Inoue joined Ohashi Gym at the age of 18, he and his father set conditions for him. ``I only fight against strong players,'' he said. This is a famous story in Japan. When Inoue was a child, he couldn't stand champions who picked weak players to create consecutive winning streaks.

[@keenynthewise]

Naoya Inoue is for boxing fans only. This is a casual free zone. I only hope japan gate keeps him and don’t fall for the “he need to fight in USA” nonsense all so rappers can walk him out and influencers sit front row in Vegas. This is ours, the boxing fans! 💯

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

He need to fight someone over here.

[@blitztactique4689]

Luis Nery will knock out Inoue in the 8th round, Inoue is slow, flat footed, NOT defensively responsible, has no power, Nery on the other hand, is extremely powerful and explosive, he's also way more technically sound compared to Inoue, Luis Nery is the new king of the 122 pound division! SALUTE!!!!

[@migarashi7]

@@blitztactique4689 Good for you. You can bet your house and car and everything, and get super rich since the betting odds are so lopsidedly in favor of Inoue. Your chance of the lifetime!

[@sixtynine2856]

​@@blitztactique4689😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alejandromarquez4792]

​@blitztactique4689 yeah nery is such a great boxer that he got knocked out by figueroa he's very defensively responsible

[@user-rp3ve9by7i]

”INOUE”の発音が丁寧ですばらしい。みんな”INOWAY”になるからね。

[@wall_of_jerecho2645]

The sharpest boxer today, with tremendous power also has that killer instinct that when he smells blood or sees his opponent hurt, he goes for the kill right away.. so sharp!

[@blitztactique4689]

Luis Nery is sharper than Inoue, possess tremendous power, also has that killer instinct when he smells blood or sees his opponent hurt! Nery will brutally KO Inoue in 2 days from now, blessings good sir.

[@domingoliao2724]

@@blitztactique4689Keep on dreaming !!! he got kayoed by Figueroa! which is of the same style!

[@wall_of_jerecho2645]

Fight not gonna last 10 rounds, Inoue wins by TKO.. if Pantera decides to bang which that's his style, fight won't last, his beard is Inoues target..

[@bodiep3466]

@@blitztactique4689keep dreaming young boy😂

[@iamclydieCS]

yes i love him! btw im your 69th liker

[@JS-te2vj]

7:23 How he lands the punch on Fulton as he chases him is beyond me man...that accuracy while having that power is insane

[@ammatapierron7740]

That’s because he uses his footwork like a world class fencer. That’s how he’s able to close the distance so fast. He explodes off that back foot. Think of it as a coiled spring or snake striking with lightning speed. Very hard to defend

[@jovanleon7]

JKDs footwork in and out​@@ammatapierron7740

[@tankerock]

Inoue has one of the best pendulum footwork in boxing. Also shown here as the in/out technique.

[@ac-pq5ip]

Only Bivol does it better, although with much less power in his punches

[@GabeRivas]

💯🥊🙌

[@zaidharis1113]

​@@ac-pq5ip good pendulum bring power

[@ammatapierron7740]

He’s a master at maintaining distance with his footwork. It’s like a world class fencers footwork

[@firechan5597]

The way he fought Fulton and the way he fought tapales was totally different. With tapales he stood toe to toe with tapales fighting on the inside and even letting tapales corner him which watching all of inoue fights he never lets himself gets cornered. With Fulton he had a reason to beat the hell out of Fulton and nery nery disrespected Japan. Not sure inoue is gonna come at nery but I just know it’s gonna be one hell of a knockout.

[@X1JinPig]

Panthera Culling😂

[@GabeRivas]

Agreed! 💯🥊

[@user-qm2no5gb1c]

He's great with keep distance, step, and sharpness.

[@user-il4sg2kf3w]

距離の取り方がうますぎる😮

[@TEAMBATMANBOXING]

Legendary the Monster Inoue what an unbelievable talent. 🥊 P4P 1

[@jesusmontes4913]

Como sea Neri lo va ha noquear

[@domingoliao2724]

@@jesusmontes4913Your idol will see a thousand fireflies after being hit with a 1-2 combination of NAOYA!

[@jesusmontes4913]

@@domingoliao2724 que Japon prepare el funeral Naoya ..se va RIP

[@bodiep3466]

@@jesusmontes4913nery gonna see stars once he’s in the ring with monster😂

[@jesusmontes4913]

@@bodiep3466 que valla preparando el ataúd Japon Naoya RIP se fue al más allá

[@SuperTeamvip]

Legend in the making right now is the Monster, period. He is on an island when it comes to skillz.

[@diyfreediver]

Literally, the island of Japan 😉

[@JIRO-FX3150]

Nery is R.I.P.

[@user-yt1sw8nv9v]

はじをさらすな

[@k_m7501]

こうやってスローモーションで解説されると、改めて井上は物凄いことをしてるんだなと驚かされる

[@kensylvina5404]

Best asset is his speed, half of his power comes from speed.

[@blackangel1690]

He’s like a 100m sprinter ! 😆

[@aleistercrowley545]

井上の発音が正しい外国人初めて見たかも、皆wayみたいな発音になるから

[@UrbanBDKNY]

His first step is ridiculous

[@meikurosawa]

ついに"INOUE"と発音できる男が現れた。

[@user-vp7kr4zg1j]

Naoya Inoue🔥🔥

[@user-uk4vg8ny1z]

NAOYA INOUE🇯🇵🗾

[@abcmaya]

Wow. Excellent Breakdown and analysis

[@larryliston5288]

P4P Nr. 1!

[@wilsonono8595]

Naoya Champion in Tokyo dome 🎉🎉

[@mr.PlainJeans]

Finally Top Rank making Fighters Fight breakdown so the fans won't have to watch other youtubers making boxing breakdowns.

[@timrthoward7007]

Many American commentators haven't been willing to give him his dues

[@rustygear447]

Naoya is the real deal unlike the posers such as Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, Tank Davis, and Shakur Stevenson. Naoya has shown not just skills but also tremendous heart. He doesn't give up even with broken nose and orbital. The new gen slick boy personas like Devin etc, are just fake ass hype jobs who crumble the moment they meet someone who can hurt them.

[@blackangel1690]

Only Tank can beat him by KO because he can’t beat Inoue by outbox or outpoints him ! Others will become pillow when they fighting against the monster in the ring ! 😂

[@WorldChampBenji]

👑🥊

[@marcojesus3108]

acabo de ver la pelea de Canelo vs Munguía y es una pelea de teletubies comparado con las verdaderas peleas de Naoya Inoue, esto si es Boxeo por eso amo este hermoso deporte y reniego con el circo de Canelo 😒

[@motsy15]

I would like to see Inoue vs Loma. He was a featherweight. Should be doable. Inoue should stay in Japan. Don’t listen to all the dip stick American fighters and promoters.

[@boymiya8942]

彼はメンタルモンスター

[@benchua8460]

Nery TKO 3round by Monster Inoue p4p No1 The Best of The Best fighter today second Crawford well done 👍✅👍✅👍✅👍✅👍✅

[@shinedown394]

Re-visiting for the “Nery is gonna win” comments 😂

[@kurtchristain-playzyt3283]

🌈 God Bless Inoue 🎉

[@TH-1988]

Inoue will KO Nery in 5-6 round. Nery too much of a brawler, with no tactics.💯

[@user-ig7nu5qn7k]

What amazes me the most is that there still are people saying Inoue has fought nobody they know. Of course casuals know nobody he fought because they only started paying attention to under 122 after Inoue came to fame, so you latecomers should only blame yourselves for your lack of knowledge and information. The fact of the matter is that the majority of the opponents Inoue has faced and beat were champions at the time especially the last 5 years while the ignorant label them as nobody. It is perfectly fine that casuals don't know much, but never act like you know boxing when you obviously don't. Self- proclaimed boxing experts can call Inoue whatever they want, but their personal opinion just doesn't count for as much as what ESPN, the Ring and others say about the monster.

[@tomb5511]

lol don't worry about those casuals. If real warriors like Mike Tyson are saying that's "one badass mfker", you know he's doing fine hah.

[@user-rj6kh2td7s]

Step in and step out is GOD！🥊✨

[@BoxPinoyTv]

This is the real sweet science of boxing, not what Shakur Stevenson showed.

[@jacknicholson8246]

shakira is a disgrace for boxing

[@tonykadota2221]

Ótimo

[@iamclydieCS]

yeah lets go

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

Monster is a problem. Need the Tapales breakdown too.

[@out6966]

R2 right crosscounter headshot KO by NAOYA

[@md98656]

Inauuwe

[@juansanchez9343]

Inoue fights like Nonito Donaire when he was younger, so is no blue print for him.

[@Ken_Jones]

He's a helluva fighter. I'm not taking anything away from him. But... - who said that?

[@user-cg4cs9ew9n]

4 to 6 rounds inoue knocks out his opponent on the 6th

[@jakesmith5278]

I have no hope for Nery.

[@sunzaza112]

Japan need Him S1 ssni-037 😂🎉

[@burningscooter]

If this was Harvey Dock, Fulton survives this round.

[@blackangel1690]

Very elite boxer ! 👍

[@followtheblind5619]

5:52 👀

[@Ken_Jones]

Respect where respect is due: great analysis video! Keep em coming please

[@cadisetrama846]

😂😂 panthera got schooled so all of suppoters pantera you gonna cry after you see devoured your hope and support for your fighter😅😅

[@TripleForce]

Johnriel Casemiro can destroy that boy... Naoya still running out from Johnriel...'

[@banana403]

Is that really how to pronounce Inoue's last name?

[@philipm5043]

Reminds me of how punsh drunk pronounces it.

[@qrs2509]

日本人だけど1番キレイな発音だよ

[@cadisetrama846]

😂😂for only pans😅😅

[@broabaygames6340]

si idol casimero quadro alas ang angas ng pinas lang katapat ni Inoue bugha gid ba hehehe,,

[@PjYogiBear]

Naoya Mexicutioner Inoue

[@FujisenJr.]

Man who let man narrate this video...

[@GabeRivas]

Not only did I narrate it, I also wrote the script! Thank you! 🎙️

[@user-py6dj6cp7x]

フルトン戦の時も井上尚弥はフルトンには勝てないと北、南アメリカ大陸の自称ボクシング通が騒いでいたが・・・結果フルトン何も出来ずにボコボコにされとったな笑。 アメリカ大陸の住民はボクシング知ってるんか？ プロレスとボクシングは違うんだぞ❗️笑

[@d3wbaka]

C'mon top rank.. this man is printing you 💰. The least you could do is learn to say his name right. Just say 'E know way' at least it's closer than 'e no ooh whey'.

[@globes179]

He's not Hawaiian dude, you can just say "In-oh-way"

[@GabeRivas]

It’s a four-syllable word, so you have to pronounce each vowel. That’s what our co-promoters told us. Thanks! 🥊

[@diyfreediver]

@@GabeRivasYup, you’re also getting tons of praise from the native Japanese in the comments👍👍👍

[@globes179]

@@GabeRivas I speak Japanese.

[@user-fl1st2ot2p]

​@@GabeRivasDon't listen to these guys please, it's Ino-weh simple as that

[@user-uh7bw4jo4c]

This break down is very old and too late. Watch one of the Japanese breakdown videos, much much much way better!

[@user-vi8cq7ow7e]

u got the link?

[@GabeRivas]

Thanks! 🎙️

[@user-ct1ef4jz9x]

what channel?

[@user-mf2pm5sl6z]

​@@user-ct1ef4jz9x 「格闘キャスト」というチャンネルだと思います。詳しく細かく解説しています。

[@user-uh7bw4jo4c]

@@user-ct1ef4jz9x homey, do some search!

[@JeffPenaify]

Idk why English speakers tend to make Japanese names more complicated, dudes name is NOW-YA IN-Oh- Way

[@marinasarvin612]

but not a mounster chinise turtle ,

[@thepunadude]

YOUR VOICE SOUNDS LIKE YOUR 112LBS ... IVE SEEN INOUES STYLE CHANGE 5-6X ... MOSTLY DURING THE FIGHTS .. HE FIXES!

[@GabeRivas]

Thank you! 🎙️ He started at 108 pounds, so I think it’s rather appropriate! 👌🥊

[@tamtamtv1968]

Fight casimero if you are truly champion 😅😅😅

[@Aglnys]

🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fangirl2921]

Fight Casimero if you are a true Monster!! You have Speed and Power Casimero too..😝✌️

[@user-ig7nu5qn7k]

The Monster would gladly fight Casimero if he has any title belt to put on the line. Otherwise, the Monster will not waste his time fighting Mr. Nobody.

[@silverk496]

24 fights in 10 years if he was black people would say he’s a farce lol

[@galaxyheavymetal5292]

i think inoue will be beaten finally just because he's already not young, 31 years old. his power is fading out and nery will take an advantage.

[@kenwahldhlamini8102]

Stupid stupid very stupid

[@JimmyStewart-xp2hf]

5 years he’s been destroying his opponents What tha hell are you talking about He hasn’t Even reached his prime yet😂

[@scandalust4330]

The way he pronounces his name pisses me off. At least say it right if your gonna make a video about him

[@GabeRivas]

It’s actually a four-syllable word, so you have to pronounce each vowel. That’s what our co-promoters told us. Thank you! 🎙️

[@flxsemi653]

How this guy pronounces "Inoue" rustles my jimmies

[@GabeRivas]

It’s actually the correct pronunciation, provided to me by our co-promoters. People have the tendency to pronounce it with three syllables, but it’s actually a four-syllable word. For an example, listen to the ring introductions provided by the great Jimmy Lennon Jr. 🎙️

[@firechan5597]

@@GabeRivasyou said what was in my mind.

[@xSpoz]

@@GabeRivas It is 4 syllables, but I think the emphasis on the e-no-OO-ay is the strange part. In Japanese the syllables somewhat blend, and the emphasis should be more like EE-no-oo-AY. Applause for doing your research beforehand though!

[@GabeRivas]

@@xSpoz Understood and thank you! Appreciate that! 🙏🥊

[@raikqhszadraikqhs]

​@@GabeRivas, to make it easier is by just saying "Monster". That's it!

[@gianmartintv685]

Easy win for nery

[@X1JinPig]

Bet your soul then 😂 😈

[@PjYogiBear]

And pigs can fly

[@jaydinero2503]

Clown

[@AtlJakeup]

So let's set up a fight between Tank Davis LMAO! Naoya has NO CHANCE! He isn't the best pound for pound fighter. No one from China, Japan, etc.. does not produce good fighters like that lol too much hype behind something not worthy

[@firechan5597]

Tell tank to go get belts in his own damn division 😂🙌 I’m a tank fan but your comment is as casual as they come

[@domingoliao2724]

Also they are not of the same weight category Tank is approaching 140+ junior welterweight as to NAOYA’s 122 lbs. starting junior featherweight /superbantam! know your boxing weight categories!!! casual!!!

[@user-vh9zm1ll1f]

情けないほどの差別主義者

[@AtlJakeup]

@@firechan5597 Yeah they making it out like no one can beat him like dayummm hahaha

[@AtlJakeup]

@@domingoliao2724 Wow way to say the exact same thing that the first one said lmao, I know the weights are different it was a scenario just put out there. You acting like you schooled me when you can look me up on youtube and see that I clearly box haha

[@tohohomoccho]

I love TR makes break down video officialy, and pronunce his name with respect! Explanation for why boxing is deep, this noob want to know that ( ´‿｀)

[@GabeRivas]

Thank you! 🙏🥊🎙️

[@tohohomoccho]

@@GabeRivas More I want to say that🙏🙏🙏🥊🥊

[@user-ub8yq2pj9k]

INOWAYでOKですよ。