@Deathhappens
Hahaha, i got your points there, it's a good one actually.
But the main things here isn't the balance itself.
When Minoru kicks high, the boxer must use his left hand to block the kick, so it won't land to his head and knock him out.
But if Minoru kick his leg, his hands are free and he can throw that dangerous 1-2.
If he actually has 2 eye and can measure range really good+ some good experience, instead of blocking the high kick, he can just lean back like experienced Muay Thai fighter. It will left Minoru unbalanced and he can counter with his 1-2, because his hands are free (not blocking the kick).