Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk AI judge explained as ‘groundbreaking experiment’ used in Saudi
For the first time AI will be used to judge a fight during Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury’s rematch
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will feature a ground-breaking experiment which will see artificial intelligence (AI) score the fight.
The final result will not be determined by the technology but the move, orchestrated by Turki Alalshikh, is a possible step to eradicating contentious decisions that reach the judge’s scorecards. There was controversy during the undercard in Riyadh as Johnny Fisher was on the right end of a split decision victory over Dave Allen.
Allen knocked down the Romford Bull midway through the fifth round and enjoyed a strong end to the bout. After the final bell, the 32-year-old slumped to his knees on the canvas before asking ringside if he’d won the fight – with the consensus that the White Rhino had stunned the rising star.
However, two judges ruled in favour of the unbeaten fighter – much to the dismay of Allen, who looked bemused as the announcement was made that the fight would be decided by a split decision.
The AI support will feature alongside the three judges but not impact the overall result, should the bout go the distance once again. In a post on X, the chairman of Saudi Arabai’s General Entertainment Authority said: “For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight.
“Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring. This groundbreaking experiment, which won’t impact the official results, debuts during the biggest fight of the century.”
It could be the beginning of significant changes to the support and pressure will be on the technology on Saturday night in Riyadh.
