Boxing legend Tyson Fury is set to face off against Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in a highly anticipated rematch. The 12-round contest, which will be held in Riyadh on December 21, has sparked debate among fans regarding the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) judge. For the first time in boxing history, a robot will assist in judging the fight alongside human officials.
According to Saudi Arabia’s supreme governor Turki Alalshikh, the AI system will not impact the outcome of the match but will provide fans with real-time insights into its scoring. The AI will analyze every round, move, and decisive moment during the fight, displaying metrics such as aggression, landed punches, and defensive deployments.
Fury has expressed his confidence in winning the rematch, stating that he plans to “destroy” Usyk rather than relying on points decisions. He previously felt that he had done enough to win the first match via a split decision, but ultimately lost. This time around, Fury aims to secure a knockout victory and eliminate the influence of judges’ scorecards.
The use of AI in boxing has sparked varying reactions among fans, with some expressing enthusiasm for the innovation while others caution against the potential risks. As the highly anticipated rematch approaches, the world will be watching to see how this experiment unfolds.
Source: https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13132954/fury-usyk-boxing-ai-robot-judge