There are two types of decisions: unanimous and split. A unanimous decision means the panel of judges all voted for the same team, so that team receives three ballots. A split decision means that one team got two votes, and the other team got one vote (so one judge voted against what the other two judges voted for).

What is split vs majority vs unanimous?

A unanimous decision is when all three judges score a fight for one side. A majority decision is one in which two judges score a fight for one side, and the third judge scores it a draw. A split decision is when two judges score a fight for one side, and a third judge scores it for the other side.

What does it mean to win by split decision?

A split decision (SD) is a winning criterion in boxing, most commonly in full-contact combat sports, in which two of the three judges score one particular competitor as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other competitor. A split decision is different from a majority decision.