Kevin Cunningham, Coach of Erickson Lubin, unimpressed with Sebastian Fundora: ‘He doesn’t use his height and reach properly’

By: Hans Themistode

Appropriately nicknamed “The Towering Inferno,” Sebastian Fundora is unusually tall for a 154-pound class.

Standing at nearly 6’6″, Fundora has a remarkable height and gains an edge over every opponent he faces in the ring. But while the tall 24-year-old used his overwhelming physical advantage to beat opponents, Kevin Cunningham, head coach of Erickson Lubin, Fundora’s upcoming rival, sneered as he popped the tape. about the great challenger.

Although Fundora has displayed tremendous knockdown power, he rarely uses his superior height to stop his opponents. Instead, the 154-pound candidate was more likely to engage in a gunfight.

As Cunningham continues to work on what he believes to be an improbable game plan, he’s somewhat surprised at what Fundora doesn’t do in the ring.

Cunningham said in an interview with Thaboxingvoice: “He’s not using his height and reach the right way that he should.

Desperate for a change and new direction after a stunning first-round defeat at the hands of Jermell Charlo in 2017, Lubin sought Cunningham’s guidance. As a parallel, this couple was already a made in heaven.

In addition to going on an undefeated streak, Cunningham guided Lubin to wins over highly ranked contenders Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha, as well as former champions Ishe Smith and Jeison Rosario.

With a world championship opportunity just within reach of the pair, Cunningham believes Lubin will take down his upcoming giant rival, en route to a win at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. April 9.

Cunningham’s confidence in Lubin stems not only from the sweaty hours they’ve spent behind the scenes but also from the uncomplicated puzzle that lay before them.

In light of Cunningham’s view of Fundora as a total boxer, he admits that the oddly large candidate has a few tricks up his sleeve. However, having coached a number of former and current world champions – including Gervonta Davis, Adrian Broner, Robert Easter Jr. and Devon Alexander – Cunningham believes that Lubin was cut from that same championship canvas.

But, despite Cunningham’s absolute faith in Lubin, he is trying to hit his head with the dangers that come in the face of Fundora. Ultimately, Cunningham believes that if Lubin silences the noise outside and focuses solely on his voice, victory is guaranteed.

Fundora’s Cunningham said: “I’m not saying he’s a great boxer. “He just has some nice little top lanes, trying to get you in so you have to be careful. Once you’re there, he doesn’t have all that inside. I’ve seen boxers take advantage of him on the inside. ”