Dimeji Shittu settles for silver after controversial Commonwealth Games final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Dimeji Shittu of England lost to India's Ankush Panghal in a contentious bout at the Commonwealth Games on August 1. Despite Shittu winning the first round on all judges' scorecards, he faced point deductions in the second and third rounds, leading commentators to criticize the officiating. Former champion Richie Woodhall called the decision "terrible" and suggested that AI-assisted judging could help address similar issues. Shittu maintained composure post-fight, stating he could only blame himself for the loss and acknowledged the validity of the refereeing decisions.
- •Shittu lost by decision after point deductions in rounds two and three.
- •The bout drew criticism from commentators for perceived unfairness.
- •This was England's final boxing event at the Commonwealth Games.
- •Shittu expressed no blame on judges, focusing on his own performance.
- •AI-assisted judging is being explored as a way to improve transparency.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
- 9:05 PMBBC Sport — Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
"After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?
"After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:07 PMShittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 9:05 PMShittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?
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