Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
Summary
England's boxer Dimeji Shittu lost a controversial final at the Commonwealth Games, sparking debate about the fairness of boxing judging. Some experts and athletes suggested using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve judging accuracy and reduce controversial decisions in the sport.Key Facts
- Dimeji Shittu, representing England, won silver after a disputed loss to India's Ankush Panghal.
- Shittu was penalized points for dipping his head, affecting the final score despite appearing to land more punches.
- Former champion Richie Woodhall and TNT commentators criticized the refereeing and judging decisions.
- Shittu accepted the referee’s calls and blamed himself, saying he would learn from the experience.
- Fellow English boxer Delicious Orie called the result unfair and suggested AI could help with judging.
- World Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing, is exploring the use of AI to improve judging transparency.
- AI has been used behind the scenes in some professional boxing matches to assist judges.
- There are challenges to using AI in boxing, such as judging punch power and the subjective nature of the sport.
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