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Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?

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Following the Commonwealth Games boxing final, commentators alleged that England's Dimeji Shittu was unfairly defeated in a decision described as a robbery. The controversy has prompted discussions regarding the potential implementation of artificial intelligence to assist in officiating boxing matches.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the subjectivity of human judging in combat sports. Proponents of technological integration suggest that AI could provide a more objective framework for scoring, potentially mitigating disputed outcomes in high-stakes international competitions.

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