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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 Will Experiment With an AI Judge
The highly anticipated rematch between WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is set to be a groundbreaking event in the world of combat sports. Not only will it decide who moves forward with a unified title, but also mark a significant milestone in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in judging professional fights.
For the first time ever, an AI judge will score a boxing match, providing its verdict on each round. While this AI judge’s scores won’t influence the official decision, it is expected to deliver “free from bias and human error,” according to Alalshikh, the entity powering the AI system branded by Ring Magazine.
The introduction of AI judging in professional boxing has immense potential to revolutionize the sport. For decades, fans have been frustrated with inconsistent scoring by human judges, which can lead to controversy and heated debate. The use of AI may help alleviate these concerns by removing personal opinions and prejudices from the equation.
As a long-time proponent of open scoring, I believe that an AI judge could be a significant step towards increasing transparency in boxing. By providing clear and objective scores after each round, fighters can prepare their strategies more effectively and adjust their game plan accordingly. The transparency brought about by this technology would likely lead to a higher level of accountability among officials.
Furthermore, the use of AI in judging has been available for over a year now. Jabbr, an A.I.-powered combat sports stats provider, offers similar technology that could be used for this experiment. However, it is unclear whether they are the ones behind Alalshikh’s system or if someone else is developing their own AI judge.
One thing is certain – we will all be watching with great interest as this experiment unfolds on Saturday in Riyadh.
Source: www.forbes.com
