AI-powered judge for Fury vs Usyk 2 fully explained in new video and it could be the future of boxing

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury square off this Saturday in one of the most hotly anticipated rematches in recent years.

And when the heavyweight megastars take to the ring, their title bout will be overseen by an experimental AI scoring system.

The virtual judge will not replace human scorers at ringside in Riyadh, with three conventional judges remaining in place. Rather, the AI-powered scoring system will provide an extra layer of intrigue and analysis, without contributing to the official scorecard.

Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced that the innovative system will be in use for the fight in a post on X, while also confirming that it "won’t impact the official results".

Ever wondered how AI could change the world of boxing? Meet the 4th Judge 🦾 An experimental AI scoring system debuting at Usyk2Fury on December 21 🔥 Let’s see how this experiment unfolds 🥊 pic.twitter.com/CQQJ88MJcd

— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) December 19, 2024

"For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight," Alalshikh wrote.

"Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring. This groundbreaking experiment, which won’t impact the official results, debuts during the biggest fight of the century."

Meanwhile, Fury – who lost a split decision to Usky last time the two boxers met in May this year, the first defeat of his career – insists the fight won't be going to the scorecards.

"The mission has never been undisputed. It’s never been my mission. It’s been other people’s missions," Fury told TNT Sports.

"My mission is to smash this f***er's face right in on Saturday night. There’s no chance he can beat me. None."

How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

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To watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head, there are three options:

1.) You can watch the rematch on DAZN with no subscription required. All you need to do is buy the PPV for £24.99 and you will automatically get a seven-day free trial which you can later cancel to stop the subscription from rolling over. You’ll be able to stream the match on a range of devices including PlayStation, Chromecast, and Smart TV. If you do decide to roll over your free trial, you’ll move onto a monthly plan costing £24.99 per month and get access to over 150 fights every year, with the option to cancel with 30 days’ notice.

2.) You can also tune in live on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491). The event is priced at £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and $27.95 if you’re based in the Republic of Ireland. Sadly Sky does not offer free trials, but Sky subscribers can book the match here and if you’re new to Sky, you can sign up here.

3.) Finally, you can watch the fight on TNT Sports with a Prime Video subscription (free for the first month then £8.99/ month), provided you have discovery+ (from £3.99/ month) as part of your subscription. If you don't fancy shelling out, you can simply cancel your subscription after the first month.