The highly anticipated rematch between WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is set to make history in more ways than one. In a move that could change the future of boxing, the fight will feature the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) judge for scoring – a first for professional boxing.
Thanks to the efforts of a powerful Saudi agent, this technological experiment is set to debut on one of the sport’s biggest stages. The artificial intelligence system, designed to improve accuracy and transparency in scoring, aims to address the controversies often associated with human judges.
The technology will analyse real-time fight data, including punch impact, frequency and movement patterns, to deliver unbiased and consistent scoring. While traditional judges will still oversee the fight and provide official scores, the AI judge will operate in parallel and offer a comparison to the human verdict.
Supporters of the initiative believe it marks a turning point for boxing, bringing more credibility to the sport by minimising errors and potential bias. However, critics question whether the technology can fully capture the nuances and art of boxing, such as ring control and defensive strategies.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Usyk and Fury, who will face off in Saudi Arabia under the watchful eyes of a global audience and this revolutionary artificial intelligence system. Whether this experiment is successful or sparks further debate, it is certainly a bold step towards integrating technology into professional boxing.
As the sport embraces innovation, all eyes will be on the outcome of this rematch, not just on the fighters but on the future of boxing itself.
