Tyson Fury's X-rated response as first AI boxing judge scores Oleksandr Usyk fight
Tyson Fury has lambasted an artificial intelligence judge's scoring of his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, furiously stating, "F*** all computers".
The 'Gypsy King' suffered another upset at the hands of his 37-year-old adversary in Saudi Arabia, further tarnishing what was once an impeccable record. Despite a close battle, Usyk retained his WBA, WBO, and WBC titles after a unanimous points decision, which left Fury visibly exasperated.
Every judge's scorecard read 116-112 for Usyk, but the controversy didn't end there. Adding insult to injury, an AI-powered fourth judge also deemed Fury the loser.
Although this innovative judge played no official role in the fight's outcome, Turki Alalshikh championed what he heralded as a pioneering trial to ensure impartial judgment in boxing. The experimental AI gave Usyk an even wider victory margin at 118-112.
Upon hearing about the AI's evaluation, Fury's response was clear and cutting: "F*** all computers," he declared, advocating "More jobs for humans".
Fury's criticism did not stop with the digital domain; he was nearly as sceptical of the human judges. He believed he had triumphed when the final bell rang.
In a conversation with Sky Sports, Fury expressed his disbelief: "I swear to God, I thought I won by three rounds!"
He further vented to ESPN, claiming, "I thought I won the fight again; I was Larry Holmesed again. I was on the front foot the entire time. When you don't get the knockout, this is what can happen."
In the build-up to the anticipated match-up between Fury and Usyk, Alalshikh backed an unconventional approach. "For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight," he declared. "Free from bias and human error."
His pursuit of transparency extended to a