"Totally new system" is probably what we need.
If we're talking starting from scratch, here's some things I would implement:
(of course, money is no object here)


1. Remove bias from judging as much as possible. Judges for fights are picked strictly by the commission, based on merit alone. Considerations are included regarding nationality. I think we all know what that means.

2. Implement training and refreshing sessions for judges. Other professions do it. It's a way to keep the professionals up to date and sharp. This is a no-brainer for me.

3. Keep score. No, not the fights, but the judges' performance. Again... if Judge A consistently scores fights outside of the norm, he's off the curve. Something is wrong with him and it must be corrected, or else remove him. Again... like any other job.

4. Increase the number of judges, at least on championship fights. The stakes are too high. Add another judge on the 4th side, then a 5th judge for good measure. The 5th judge can sit a few rows back from one of the others, provided with an unobstructed view.



We do too much whining about scoring without anything being done. Bad scoring exists, and the frustrating part is that nothing is ever done about it. Back to the money argument. There's plenty of money in boxing. It flows like water. It wouldn't take much of an effort to earmark some of that for the improvement of the sport.