Stevenson vs. De Los Santos Historic Punch Stats Unfold in WBC Title Fight
Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos made CompuBox history in their WBC world title bout, leaving an indelible mark on punch stats. De Los Santos's 40 landed punches set a new record for the fewest punches landed in a twelve-round fight in CompuBox's 38-year history, highlighting the unprecedented nature of their match. The fight, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the vacant WBC lightweight title, witnessed both fighters struggling to land significant punches. Emanuel Navarrete's noteworthy 23 power punches in the eleventh round against Robson Conceicao contrasted starkly with Stevenson's 19 and De Los Santos's 14 power punches landed over the 12 rounds. Notably, neither fighter managed to reach double-digit landed punches in any round. Stevenson's victory came through a strategic display, predominantly relying on 46 jabs to secure the win. Despite the slow-paced nature of the fight, Stevenson clinched a twelve-round unanimous decision over De Los Santos, with scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 116-112, solidifying his claim to the WBC lightweight title. The historic nature of the punch stats, particularly De Los Santos's record-low landed punches, adds a unique chapter to the narrative of this title bout, showcasing the nuances and unpredictability that can unfold in the world of boxing.
