The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will feature AI-powered scoring technology for the first time, although it won’t affect the official outcome of the fight.
The rematch between heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is stirring excitement. New tech is stepping into the ring—AI for scoring. But wait, it won’t affect who wins or loses.
On Tuesday, Turki Al-Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Fund, spilled the beans. AI scoring is coming to Usyk vs. Fury 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While it won’t decide the winner, Al-Sheikh believes it’s a game-changer for high-profile matches.
“For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight,” tweeted Al-Sheikh. “Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring.”
This groundbreaking experiment debuts during what some are calling the fight of the century—Usyk vs. Fury 2 on December 21. History in the making? Don’t blink.
Al-Sheikh’s tweet caught fire online. "For the first time ever," he repeated with flair, "an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight." He even threw in hashtags and links to keep things spicy.
Funny thing is, their first bout ended in controversy—a split decision that had fans buzzing. Back-and-forth action saw Usyk nearly finishing Fury late in the match.
Many argued Fury should’ve been done for after taking brutal hits from Usyk. Instead, a standing eight count saved him. Two judges saw it Usyk’s way; one gave it to Fury.
Though AI won’t influence results this time, Al-Sheikh seems thrilled to trial this tech for such a heavyweight showdown. He’s recently acquired Ring Magazine, adding another layer to his excitement.
So there you have it: AI in boxing—an intriguing twist in an already thrilling saga.