After the incredibly close fight where Dmitry Bivol lost a majority decision to Artur Beterbiev, the boxing world was outraged, particularly over one judge scoring the fight 112-116 in favor of Beterbiev. Many spectators believed Bivol won, and public figures like Turki Alasheik, Eddie Hearn, Shakur Stevenson, Andre Ward, and Tony Bellew spoke out in protest.

However, one response stood out from the rest: Ozhan Akcakaya, CEO of Hit N Move, who didn’t just call it a robbery and instead offered a unique solution. He said, “We need to respect the judges’ scores, but they should have access to statistics and replays that carry a weighted influence on the final outcome of the fight.”

Akcakaya essentially called for boxing to adopt a VAR-like system, similar to what’s used in football and other sports, to help judges score fights more accurately.

“The Fight is Completely Different in Live Action”

This was Ozhan’s main argument for why change is needed, and the Bivol vs. Beterbiev fight made it glaringly obvious. While we all watched the PPV stream with multiple angles and a clear view of the fight, the judges were forced to stand at the edge of the ring and try to score the action through the ropes. This limited vantage point restricts their ability to see all the exchanges clearly, and the fight can be influenced by whether the fighters are facing the referee during those exchanges.

Because of this poor positioning, judges often miss crucial details—such as the precision of punches and how they land—focusing instead on more general aspects like how many punches are being thrown, who’s applying pressure, and how the fighters’ body language reacts to the punches.

This put Bivol at a disadvantage, as he isn’t a heavy puncher and spent much of the fight moving along the ropes, out-classing Beterbiev with sharp counters and a strong high guard. Despite Bivol’s masterful performance, he was robbed of a decision in what could have been the most important fight of his career.

“The UFC Did It, Why Not Boxing”

After explaining why a more refined judging system is crucial for scoring legacy-defining fights, Ozhan compared the UFC’s approach to that of boxing. He stated, “The UFC has state-of-the-art equipment and gives their judges access to the live stream as well as the live action, ensuring they have everything they need to score a fight fairly.” He then added, “If the UFC can do it, then why not boxing?”

This argument is difficult to refute, as providing judges with access to both a monitor and the live action allows them to switch to a clearer view whenever their ringside angle is obstructed. This change is needed in boxing as it would greatly improve the accuracy and fairness of scoring in boxing. 

“They Also Need Clear Mathematical Measurements” 

Ozhan also suggested another way to improve scoring—using clear, mathematical stats after a fight goes the distance to influence the result. He was careful to point out, “We still need to respect the judges’ scores. Statistics aren’t always accurate and don’t capture everything in a fight, but they should at least have some weight if the judges get it wrong.” This could work by giving bonus points to fighters who perform better in areas like punches landed, accuracy, and power punches thrown.

Ozhan believes adding these factors into the scoring system would not only make decisions fairer but also push fighters to be more active, which could lead to new tactics and strategies, ultimately evolving the sport of boxing. These are the kinds of changes the sport desperately needs right now.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, Dmitry Bivol was robbed in his legacy-defining fight against Artur Beterbiev, and it’s clear that boxing fans are fed up with poor judging in the sport. Fortunately, Ozhan Akcakaya, CEO of Hit N Move, has bravely spoken out with potential solutions. His ideas, such as providing judges with better views and incorporating mathematical support, could help change the scoring system and improve boxing for everyone—ensuring that no fighter’s career is derailed by an unfair decision.

Mike Tyson Spotted Using Hit N Move 

The one and only Mike Tyson, the most feared boxer, has been spotted training on Instagram wearing the new Hit N Move Air Armor Precision Headgear. 

Known for his relentless intensity and explosive style, Tyson brings his unrivaled presence to this revolutionary helmet, putting it to the ultimate test. Scientifically validated by Virginia Tech labs, the Air Armor Precision helmet delivers superior protection, fit and style worthy of a champion. 

Where Can I Buy This Headgear

This headgear is available on several platforms, depending on your location. While any country can purchase them directly from Hit N Move’s website, keep in mind that all orders will be shipped from Virginia, USA. If you’re outside the United States and eager to get your hands on them sooner, here are some regional stores that stock this headgear:

UK: Sugar Ray Fight Store, Second Out Fight Store, and Mad Dogs Boxing
Australia: MMA Apparel

The Founder

The Founder/CEO of Hit N Move and inventor of the Air Armor Precision headgear is Ozhan Akcakaya. With the help of his wife Alaina Akcakaya, the two of them are slowly conquering the boxing gear industry with an obsession to constantly innovate and improve boxing gear.

Together they have developed and perfected their… 

• Double-sided turtle mitts to protect coaches’ joints and allow them to catch punches in more natural hand positions.
• DR-T Padding that allows you to hit the bag and spar with the same glove without the padding deteriorating
• 24oz conditioning gloves that unlike traditional hand weights won’t ruin your punching form or strain ligaments in your rotator cuff, all while being the same size as your 16oz gloves.
• Genuine Horse Hair boxing gloves with revolutionary technology to give new-age protection to these old-school boxing gloves

With many more innovations on the way (Even some that have secretly been announced on Ozhan’s personal instagram page @ozhanakcakaya), Hit N Move is slowly conquering the boxing gear market one innovation at a time. The only question left to ask is…

What game-changing innovation is next?

Published by: Nelly Chavez