The Naoya Inoue Boxing Technique - 5 Fearsome Factors

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In this video we are going to examine the boxing technique of the Japanese star boxer Naoya Inoue AKA ‘The Monster’.
Inoue is a boxer who has a fantastic KO ratio as a professional, but even more of an insight is that he had a similar KO/stoppage rate as an amateur.
Whilst looking at the Inoue boxing technique, it is natural to be drawn towards his proficiency in body punching. In fact, for my money he’s one of the best body punchers amongst his peers.
So, there are 5 elements of the Inoue technique that I want to point out, 5 Fearsome Factors that make him the highly dangerous operator that he is.
1. Wide boxing stance at long range with his bodyweight very slightly forward. This allows quick responses to incoming punches and supporting a solid counter punching style.
2. Crushing punching power - Inoue can KO opponents with either hand or any punch. With that type of punching power opponents show a bias to protecting the head, this leaves openings to the body.
3. He triggers opponents with the jab and always seeks to counter off the jab.
4. A key Inoue technique is the use of the centre line, flank and target approach to working the opponent. When you throw a shot to a particular place, openings appear elsewhere - Inoue capitalises massively on these openings.
5. Inoue is a risk taker. He leads with hooks, both to the head and body. When doing so he reduces the risk with speed and high levels of aggression, looking to overwhelm the opponent.
So, my view of the Naoya Inoue boxing technique distilled into 5 Fearsome Factors. As always, comments welcome.
Cheers
Fran
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[@timediverx]

I hadn't really paid attention to boxing for a few years and my brother introduced me to Naoya Inoue. That WBSS Final against Nonito Donaire is one of the best fights I have ever seen in a Boxing ring.

[@rhythm854]

Inoue, Bivol, Loma, & Crawford are the 4 current fighters ive been studying and adopting alot of their techniques and fundamentals

[@Bom-pff]

My absolute favorite boxer right now

[@Rush-oh5bq]

Mine too I love how smart but aggressive he is.

[@schuletrip]

Finally Inoue cold be getting some love. One of my favourite boxers at the moment, his body shots are things of beauty, to me.

[@ltravail]

Inoue has made the body shot, particularly to the liver, such a lethal weapon that it's curious why more boxers don't use it like that. A high number of his KOs have come from those lethal body shots. I've even seen him throw nothing but body shots once he's hurt an opponent, just completely ignoring the head...like he's really enjoying digging into the liver and causing suffering. His knockout of Donaire (yes, it was a KO but the lame ref let Donaire get back up after the 10 count, and after allowing Donaire to run around unmolested looking for a place to hide and lay down) was a classic example of his body-snatching manoeuvre. When he got Donaire stationed against the ropes, he threw a right upper cut that Donaire instinctively raised his arms to defend. And as soon as those arms went up Inoue immediately threw that beautiful left hook to the body and ruptured Donaire's liver. Yes, Donaire also beat the monster up pretty good himself (one of the greatest contests of will and skill I've since the Ali-Frazier days), but after the fight you could see Donaire was sitting slumped over on his chair still in pain. He could barely get up to make it for the decision announcement. That was one of those fights where you felt both great fighters deserved to win.

[@danielsmithiv1279]

Another Fearsome Factor is his jab. He doesn't throw just to fluster. He throws it to destroy. There's a reason why Naoya is known to have one of the hardest jabs in the sport aside from fighters like Oscar Valdez, Golovkin or Deontay Wilder.

[@jamesaaitken]

For some reason I wasn't expecting a video like this from you but I'm really glad you made it!

[@tasogare6598]

Call me crazy but I think he may have a karate foundation. Everything from his stance to his straight punches out of range seems like what my nephew does in karate competitions.

[@feistyburrito9732]

Right? I speculate he has martial arts background. His footwork reminds of Bruce Lee type of moves.

[@kevinlong2854]

In fairness to Donaire for a 37 year old he gave Inoue one hell of a fight. Would love to see Frampton before he hangs up the gloves fight Inoue, think it would be a great match up. Cheers 👊🙏

[@bernardguinto1385]

casimero firts legit champ in 118

[@Acord718]

Gave him a good uppercut that stunned inoue a bit

[@richardsmith70]

He is great but what a great detail about his style

[@markoneill1768]

Agree, his body work is a joy to behold

[@boranbkk4270]

Gone under most peoples radars for over 2 years...people just getting exposed. Great vid. 👍🏽

[@boranbkk4270]

I like Potatoes Ok Ok 2 years three years picking at words here...I’ve lived in Asia over 20 years and am an ex boxer...I’ve been familiar with him since his start as I follow that the Thai, Pinoy and Japanese scenes more than any other...I just put 2 years for the main stream of boxing conscience. He’s only been P4P in western eyes around two years...until this year he was still left off many experienced people’s P4P lists.

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

A guy that I recently worked with told me about inoue. He is GOOD!!!😎

[@TheTravelingTrader]

Easily the best boxing channel out there

[@milkweedreflections]

I saw another video about how he uses a modified Karate blitz for boxing

[@Bustedboat1]

Link the video!

[@milkweedreflections]

@@Bustedboat1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyvn4qngr2Zl5I

[@shojun11]

Most Japanese boxers started with karate before going into boxing that's why they know how to control distance and use pinpoint punching.

[@anthonysiu6010]

He’s such a perfect combination of power speed and technique also prove he has the chin! And man those body shots i love how he sets them up

[@christophermoltisanti790]

Great vid, we truly have a golden nugget of a YT coach. Some of the things he says may get overlooked but are priceless, such as not requiring too much power for effective body punching, just correct placement of the punches. And regarding a wider stance to get in and out more effectively and the front foot stance of Inoue which can be utilised for distance deception and setting traps - the whole video in fact. Keep up the great great work and a happy New year to you and your family Fran.

[@marccraft3809]

This is a great video breaking down a boxers fighting characteristics and opening the eyes of the viewers to little things we may not notice and also the reasons why the boxer does those things. I would love to see this kind of video continue on with the '5 fearsome factors' of other fighters past an present, whether they be big names or just boxers that do things a bit different to the norm. Informative, educational as well as entertaining.

[@myboxingcoach]

Great suggestion Marc👍

[@hanpierhan1658]

Thanks for the video coach. Inoue has been an inspiration to me and I've been trying to learn and possibly mimick his style. This video helps a lot in just that.

[@user-zu2cb2kg5v]

1:30〜

[@bripowered]

Great series on 5 fearsome factors, and an excellent analysis of Naoya Inoue.

[@myboxingcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dsport2912]

This man is amazing ! Thank you Fran and happy new year !

[@jamesaaitken]

Could you do a video on how he slaps his body shots round the elbows of his opponents by keeping his arms extended and then pulling in?

[@iluvbigbootie]

I think there should be at least 7 fear factors. 6 is lightning hand speed, and 7 accurate precise punches.

[@iluvbigbootie]

8 check hook counter. It always seems to catch opponent rushing at him

[@dectk06]

Mr. Sands - Thank you for your immensely powerful coaching videos. I have also downloaded your book as well; sincerely appreciated. TK in Boston, MA.

[@dpgard]

6:17 white thing floats to the left side of the screen. Either dust or you've got a spirit.

[@myboxingcoach]

😂 Spirit of Christmas Past

[@Caarnicero]

SHINIGAMI

[@iluvbigbootie]

He needs a wide stand to generate those power and if it was a narrower stance he would lose his balance as he swing for the fence. that is why we see baseball players have wide stance to generate them power and not fall after swinging.

[@corneliogalleto8580]

Bro but what is impressive to me is how you move. I dont know your age but youre quick when u throw those hooks

[@makunahatatata]

Thank you Fran for this and for all other videos. You are great coach!

[@genises200]

Yes! What I have been waiting for!!

[@jpl2803]

Love your work Fran.

[@tommccrisken5319]

Fran, I could listen to your analysis all day. As another person commented , it would be good if you could break down other fighter past and present. I look forward to these videos

[@laurenceroberttampushalpin3652]

Fight of the year monster v flash

[@imeldacinco6952]

So many great boxer not only now alone for Naoya Inoue.

[@burningknuckle26]

Inoues technique is impeccable

[@rayallanalalayin395]

Excellent boxing tutorials thank you!!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

this old dude is deadly...

[@mrmegabuckssongs]

Happy new year Fran. Another great video. love and appreciation from London.

[@elijahbrooklyn9916]

I enjoyed your breakdown.

[@SodaPopCurtis808]

Great breakdown coach. Thanks!

[@Cons2911]

I love his throwup-your-burger left hook

[@ANMPLSP]

thanks coach

[@hometra1n1ng]

I like the breakdown. I would watch out for that wide stance, it takes away speed and distance.

[@skaterboy125589]

Great video coach💯

[@davdiploillie3491]

Top video Fran-nice one

[@rorydoyle2626]

Love these videos 💪

[@yaboyjonez9476]

Pound for pound of the hardest hitters boxing has ever seen. Right now Tank and Wilder have the highest KO ratios. Inoue is trailing.

[@iluvbigbootie]

tank and wilder knocking out bums while inoue knock out world champs. Totally different situation

[@boxinglife000]

Can you do a video on shakur Stevenson

[@artjacobbermejo5780]

Can you do southpaw. It's sad most of the training or breakdown videos in youtube are for orthodox boxers.

[@entertainmenthome8584]

Great video!👍

[@pierrebridenne8870]

Great vidéo thanks !

[@thehumbleone1983]

Great video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@leonperkin508]

Decent video hope to see a couple more about different boxers

[@James_C_Murphy]

Great video

[@1955teddy]

GREAT Explaining BRAVA

[@Sokdogg]

Will this work for taller/heavier/slower fighters?

[@nasiemrichardson]

Can you do a video on Shakur Stevenson?

[@StoutProper]

The wide stance is for more power too. Check out Dennis Maccann

[@Acord718]

Miguel Cotto Fearsome factors

[@ronnysudiono315]

Hi coach, Ive watched the battle against Nonito Donaire and have a question for you. I saw Naoya a couple of times being caught with a counter right straight when he threw his fearsome elongated left jabs. I think that the elongated jabs is a risk because he could not cover his left chin with a shoulder tilt. Am I correct in this? But I also think that these kind of counters must be fired out almost at the same time as the attacking jab, right? Is this a good recommendation technique against somebody's left jabs? Do we also have to slip the jab by moving our head a little bit to the left when we deliver the counter right straight?

[@shatdamouthboyah4568]

I liked what you said about manipulating your opponent’s guard in combinations. However, is there a way I can manipulate someone in the Philly shell? When I punch, it’s hard to find openings in their centerlines and flanks mentioned in the video. I have to wait on them to try to counter and use that as my offense. I have to counter their counter. Please, if there’s a way to manipulate their guard as mentioned in the video, tell me.

[@dibujemaestro]

You can see the simple in the complex...and share it. Thanks!

[@laurenceroberttampushalpin3652]

Banzai greetings from a fil-brit

[@NoName-eq5oy]

Hey coach, who wins Fury or Wilder?

[@zitoschouten5068]

Gotta be Fury right?

[@NoName-eq5oy]

@@zitoschouten5068 hope so.

[@sbstaysharp25]

Lol u know the answer, he getting his head knocked off for good this time.. I know u see it happening. Fury can only dance so long before he get hit with lightning 💪🏾

[@dio8684]

No Name wilder with out a doubt beats him the second time around.

[@ebertgameandstuff]

@@dio8684 nah, I dont think so, furry took two of his best shots and got up, and won every round except the two he got knocked down in

[@lilvarphy3781]

the best

[@nezerac]

Caveat for the lead hand statement. Tommy Morrison used it as a punishment for deciding you wanted to box🤣🤣

[@kevinlong2854]

Great videos Fran, Thank you. Joe Louis signature combinations was a right uppercut followed by left hook to knock out a lot of his opponents. Happy New year 👊🙏

[@evanmelendez6353]

Hey what other fighters have that long/wide stance?

[@user-yx4uv2dd7t]

I notice you are Naoya .

[@billymccormick4194]

For me as a beginner trying to get down some fundamentals, would too wide of a stance affect mobility?

[@alucard19]

Billy McCormick try it for yourself try a three minute heavy bag workout with a wide stance then swap to a less wide stance for another round

[@markant9534]

+Frans Sands Hi, I saw another vid on youtube that stated Fury has fast feet because he has a narrow stance and that Wilder has less mobility because of his wide stance, is that the opposite to what you`re saying here or did I misunderstand that vid?

[@myboxingcoach]

I think what Fury does with his upper body (lots of feints and triggers) and his appreciation of range are his real traits of success Mark, not particularly his feet. His stance is quite narrow, he may benefit from varying that from time to time.

[@markant9534]

@@myboxingcoach Yes thanks, I`ve seen studies on Fury, he`s pretty impressive but I`m glad he ditched his trainer and went over to Kronk, what a great historyKronk has.

[@nchill8680]

Always watch in x1.75

[@jasonhikida7731]

Naoya in special. Will never be the face of boxing but will go down as a great considering his KO power and his size

[@burningknuckle26]

never? because he is japanese?

[@johngo3762]

Stance similar is Erik Morales.

[@ubb4me]

You should add speed to this list even though I know it's not technically a technique.

[@alexmitro4317]

Never heard of him. How come nobody talks about this guy?

[@TheEd1225]

You’re not listening. He’s been on a tear

[@kingofkings714]

Aldo Krasniqi He’s a lighter fighter, and on top there’s no massive household names for him to fight. There’s good fights to be set up but there’s no big competition.

[@alexmitro4317]

Victor Fevrier hope he moves up in weight like pacquiao did.

[@kingofkings714]

Aldo Krasniqi He needs to if he wants to make a name for himself.

[@chreyzor]

@@alexmitro4317 i think the most Inoue can move up to is featherweight. He doesn't have Pacquiao's frame to be able to move up any more than that

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

Dream match: Naoya Inoue vs. Johnny Tapia. Who wins Coach Sands?

[@user-mu6zt9yw1n]

なるほどな。 そういう事か。 英語が分からない事に気がつきました。

[@davesmith826]

Don't forget factor no. 6: the best timing in boxing. That wasn't as evident in Inoue's last fight, but he was coming up against a seasoned vet who is also a monster at 118. How about a video on Crawford? He's the only one left of the top three and another monster!

[@exp3905]

Why no holidays discount?😭

[@myboxingcoach]

haha. There's one coming!!!

[@daboykenzo77]

can inoue beat loma?

[@myboxingcoach]

Not for my money Dave

[@GhadSpeed]

They say Lomachenko is gonna fight Inoue in the near future 👀

[@dyaaong6030]

I can see that happening cause Loma weight now is to much for him. Dude is fighting bigger and strong opposition.

[@bobotskievlog]

Casimiro Cuadro Alas lang malakas

[@raymondbrabante4627]

Great content! Inoue is really a monster. Cant wait to see inoue vs casimero. I just wish he woulld have a rematch with donaire. LEGENDS! Boxing: pacman and mayweather Basketball: MJ and Kobe Armwrestling: Devon Larrat and Denis Cyplenkov Rap: Eminen and Dr. Dre Troll: Charlie Z 😂 If you have Netflix accouny, watch this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onjXapt4acalm8U

[@vlogokahhtv4810]

why doesn't he fight casimero?

[@James.k1373]

Bullshit politics in boxing mixed with covid complications

[@vlogokahhtv4810]

Hahaha

[@Tourist-Q.]

Fran, you think Naoya Inoue would wreck a heavier bulky dude in a street fight? I'm not talking about a boxer, but let's say a gym rat that is 6'2, 250+ pounds ?

[@Caarnicero]

Yes , not to brag but plenty of times have messed up dudes bigger than me and im 5’6 150 and Inoue is 130 if im not mistaken imagen that speed

[@Caarnicero]

XFlame Shredder i honestly don’t advise a body punch in a street fight

[@Tourist-Q.]

@@Caarnicero why? Usually fighting experts advise a body shot, and advise against a shot the face, becase the hand isn't protected when you hit the bones.

[@Caarnicero]

Tourist Q like i said not a street fight , most likely the guy your gonna fight don’t no how to fight and if he start swinging crazy and you start to go to the body your giving him chance to clap your face , but thats from my experience, if its a match thats different

[@Tourist-Q.]

@@Caarnicero it depends if you're a good body puncher ... if not, let it be. The face is always vulnerable... and if the guy has a winter jacket or a thick sweater on, then it's harder to get through anyway.

[@bobotskievlog]

Mdali basahin ni Casimiro style ni Inoue masyado kyong galing na galing kay Inoue e wla akong nkikitang special na style si Inoue basic lang

[@PabloEscobar-kn1ss]

,

[@etgalamat6125]

Quadro alas says:he is a turtle not monster😂😂😂

[@meffreyawao6856]

monster will lend him that turtle title once meet.

[@felixfortune1194]

Ah coward creature Casimero is challenging him why he avoided it

[@JB-cm8zd]

I can't wait 2 turn pro I'm gonna knock Inoue out

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Great ! Let us know how that works out .?

[@nathanielmilla922]

The real monster is John Reil Casimero, not Inoue...camp of Inoue back out the fight schedule against Casimero and Bub Arum he Knows Casimero destroy his records if the fight schedule it will be happen?

[@meffreyawao6856]

your wish..good luck with it.

[@hydewizard]

Once Inoue put him to sleep in the ring people will forget him. Just another average boxer with a big loud mouth who craves attention

[@barandarodel5382]

Casimero lang malakas

[@carloscontreras3030]

En realidad naoya tiene deficiencias técnicas notables, pero su forma de golpear lo hace lastimar y noquear😂

[@jasonsmith7477]

Great video