British boxer Dimeji Shittu claims unfair loss at Commonwealth Games, sparking AI judging debate

English boxer Dimeji Shittu, 24, said he was denied victory after a controversial decision at the Commonwealth Games where he faced India’s Ankush Panghal. Although Shittu appeared to land more punches, three judges gave the round to Panghal and two penalties for Shittu lowering his head reduced his lead, resulting in his defeat.

Former champion Richie Woodhall described the outcome as “shocking” and “robbed,” while super‑heavyweight champion Delicious Orie and World Boxing president Gennadiy Golovkin voiced support for exploring artificial‑intelligence tools to make boxing judging more objective and transparent.

The incident has revived calls for AI‑assisted scoring in amateur boxing, though traditionalists argue that subjectivity is inherent to the sport.