Editing CompuBox (section)

== Criticisms ==
While CompuBox provides real-time data, it has faced criticism regarding its accuracy and influence on public perception. Critics argue that:

* The system does not account for punch effectiveness, impact, or defensive maneuvers.<ref name="boxinginsider">[https://www.boxinginsider.com/columns/the-troubles-with-compubox/ "The Troubles with CompuBox"], ''BoxingInsider.com'', July 8, 2017.</ref>
* Human operators must make split-second judgments, which can introduce errors.<ref name="as">[https://en.as.com/other_sports/the-problem-with-compubox-why-boxing-fans-are-fooled-into-thinking-that-numbers-are-real-n/ "The Problem with CompuBox"], ''AS USA'', July 2024.</ref>
* Fighters who throw many ineffective punches may appear more dominant than those landing fewer, but more effective, punches.<ref name="techtimes">[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/57888/20150604/inner-workings-compubox-boxings-statistics-generator-30-years-counting.htm "Inner Workings of CompuBox"], ''Tech Times'', June 4, 2015.</ref>

Some analysts caution against relying solely on CompuBox data to judge fights, as it was designed to complement, not replace, official scoring criteria.<ref name="boxinginsider" />