After the Commonwealth Games 2026 final, commentators declared that Dimeji Shittu was "robbed." Shittu entered the bout with a flawless first round, but a standing count against Ankush and later point deductions for low‑dipping head lowered his total. In the second round, although Shittu landed the majority of blows, three judges awarded the round to Ankush. A second low‑dip penalty in the final sealed the fight, yet four judges still gave the last round to Ankush, meaning the deductions had no effect on the outcome. TNT commentator Dave Farrar called the decision "dreadful."

England’s super‑heavyweight champion Delish Orie echoed the sentiment, claiming the referee stripped Shittu of a medal. He suggested that artificial‑intelligence could bring transparency to boxing judging, a prospect that World Boxing, led by former champion Gennadiy Golovkin, is exploring. While AI has already been used to assess fights like Fury‑Usyk in 2024, critics worry that the sport’s subjectivity might be lost. Orie says: "If there’s a clear rule book, I’d welcome AI; otherwise, I’d prefer human opinion."