Tyson Fury was furious when the AI judge gave a disastrous scorecard for the recent fight

In a recent shocking twist in boxing, Tyson Fury has expressed his anger over the scorecards provided by the newly introduced AI (artificial intelligence) scoring system for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. While the official scores were in favor of Usyk with a unanimous decision of 116-112 from all three judges, the AI’s evaluation raised many eyebrows among fans and experts alike. The controversial numbers released by the AI scoring system could leave many viewers shaking their heads in disbelief.

AI Scoring vs. Official Judges: A Huge Discrepancy

In a fight that had already captured the attention of boxing fans around the world, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious once again, successfully defending his heavyweight crown. His win, decided by the official judges’ scorecards, was widely accepted as a clear indication that he remained at the top of the division. However, the introduction of the AI scoring system, which was promoted by Turki Alalshikh, the promoter of the event, quickly became a focal point of controversy.

While the AI agreed that Usyk won the fight, it awarded him a score of 118-112, which differs significantly from the human judges’ results. More shockingly, the AI scored two rounds as 10-10, a highly unusual occurrence in boxing. In the sport, a 10-10 round is given only when both fighters are extremely close in their performance, or when there is a lack of clear action. This is a rare and controversial decision, and even veteran judges are often reluctant to score a round this way.

The AI scored the first and twelfth rounds as 10-10, which created a noticeable contrast with the official judges’ scores. For instance, the official judges had Tyson Fury winning the first round, supported by two of the three judges, while Usyk was judged to have won the twelfth round, also by the same ratio.

AI Scoring System: Is It Reliable for Boxing?

Before the fight, Turki Alalshikh had touted the AI scoring system as an objective tool that could eliminate any personal biases and human errors in scoring. However, the controversy surrounding the results reveals that AI might still have a long way to go before it can be trusted with something as nuanced as boxing scoring. Despite being more “objective,” the AI system appeared to miss key elements of the fight, especially when it came to scoring individual rounds with clarity and consistency.

In theory, the AI system might have accurately reflected Usyk’s overall effectiveness in the fight, as he was indeed the more dominant fighter, especially in the latter half of the match. However, the decision to score rounds as 10-10 raises concerns. For example, round 1 was closely contested, but Fury had a few more decisive punches, and even the official judges favored him in that round. The AI’s decision to call it a 10-10 undermines the importance of distinguishing small yet significant differences between the two fighters’ performances.

Comparing Stats: Usyk Outperforms Fury

Looking at the statistics from the fight, it’s clear that Usyk had the edge in terms of accuracy and precision. According to CompuBox statistics, Usyk landed 179 of his 423 punches, a 42.3% accuracy rate, compared to Fury’s 144 out of 509, which is just a 28.3% accuracy rate. Interestingly, the power punches from both fighters were quite comparable, with Usyk landing 106 power shots to Fury’s 100. However, Usyk’s dominance in the jab department was clear, as he landed 73 jabs, far surpassing Fury’s 44 jabs.

These statistics align with the official scorecards, which reflected Usyk’s superiority in terms of punch accuracy and consistent pressure throughout the fight. Fury did have a few moments, notably in the ninth and twelfth rounds, where he mounted some form of comeback. Despite this, the majority of the official judges agreed that Usyk was the more effective fighter, particularly as the rounds wore on.