“That S**t Definitely Cap”: While Addressing Controversial Erickson Lubin Fight Result, Shakur Stevenson Questions the Reliability of CompuBox Stats

Most boxing analysts and pundits vouch for the statistical data a match throws. Even some of the fans prefer it to form opinions and views. The details not only showcase the particular boxer’s prowess in throwing punches but also list how many of those made a connection with the opponent’s body. But is it a foolproof technology? Shakur Stevenson, for one, doesn’t appear to believe so.

Former title challenger Erickson Lubin met undefeated boxer Jesus Ramos on the Canelo Alvarez versus Jermell Charlo undercard on September 30. Lubin won the bout unanimously. However, the decision proved controversial, with several reports of the Arizona-born Ramos dominating the fight. But Shakur Stevenson contradicts the notion and even seems willing to challenge CompuBox.

Deceptive Numbers – Shakur Stevenson

The ‘Cigar Talk’ host, Naji Grampus, checked for the Lubin-Ramos fight. Shakur Stevenson stated that it was a neat win for Erickson Lubin. From nowhere did it appear to be a closely fought bout. However, the host felt otherwise. Shakur Stevenson elaborated, “I think that dude only threw punches when Ericson was on the ropes, yeah, like if you go watch like the first few rounds, Erickson was controlling the fight with his jab, and I think that his jab really won him to fight.”

Then he pointed towards the CompuBox details, where Ramos reportedly threw more jabs than Lubin. Smiling, Grampus said that he’s often left wonderstruck by the kind of unbelievable data CompuBox throws. He said, “I’m going like CompuBox be cap sometimes when I’m watching it, CompuBox who was programming this sh*t cuz I don’t know man.” Shakur Stevenson couldn’t have agreed more, “I don’t know either. That sh*t definitely cap because Ericson Jab definitely landed more than the other dude.”

Earlier, the host asked Stevenson for his views on the Alvarez-Charlo fight. Like many, the Newark, New Jersey-born Southpaw expressed unhappiness over how the ‘Iron Man’ fought.

Charlo Could have tried more

He appreciated the Super Middleweight champion. But he added, “I feel like Charlo should have given a little bit more… I feel like he ain’t really, um, ain’t seem like he was really trying too hard.” The host asked whether going up two divisions played a role in Charlo’s defeat. Stevenson, sounding confused, said it could have been one of the reasons, but otherwise, it never really felt like he was putting in any effort.

It was great news for most of his fans when they heard that Shakur Stevenson would return in November. The former two-division champion last fought Shuichiro Yoshino in April. In between, he turned down a fight with Devin Haney because of the offer he made. Later, a match with Frank Martin didn’t come to fruition when he decided to pull out because of a reportedly paltry purse. In his place came the Dominican Edwin De Los Santos. The duo will square up in Las Vegas on November 16 for the WBC Lightweight title.

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