One of the biggest demands in boxing for some time now has been for officials—whether referees or judges—to explain their scorecards after each fight.

With controversial scorecards appearing on nearly every major televised show, the demand for officials to be interviewed on television after fights has never been higher. This debate was reignited after Pawel Kardyni’s 116-112 scorecard in favor of Artur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night.

Questionable scoring on the biggest stage is easy to spot. More eyes on a fight naturally mean more opinions. But bad officiating is starting to become a serious problem at all levels of professional boxing.

Is it complacency, or does the issue stem from the fact that, apart from the WBC, there’s no global scoring criteria for boxing judges to follow?

Implementing a unified scoring system would be a step in the right direction, but there seems to be no sign of that happening any time soon.

So, what is it exactly that boxing fans want—and what can realistically be done?

The answer is simple: transparency.

Television interviews seem like the most obvious solution for fights that are broadcast, but for non-televised events, officials could submit short written reports explaining their scorecards.

The major talking points after most fight nights usually center around the judges' scorecards, and often, not for the right reasons.

With the sport under the spotlight now more than ever, it's essential not only to keep fans but to attract new ones. The sooner something is done about questionable scoring, the sooner boxing can elevate to new heights.

However, requiring officials to explain their scorecards could expose them to more abuse, which could, in turn, discourage people from pursuing careers in boxing officiating.

But therein lies an opportunity. There's been much discussion recently about the aftercare of boxers once they retire. Why not create a pathway for ex-professionals to transition into officiating?

Yes, the money won’t be as good, but who is better qualified to judge a fight than those who have spent their lives in the ring?

One recent example is Lewis van Poetsch. A veteran of 170 fights, he has recently traded his gloves for a bow tie as he pursues a career in officiating.

Not every professional has Poetsch's experience, but many still have enough knowledge—if not more than some officials who have never stepped foot in the ring.

This is a debate that will continue until something changes. Until then, boxing fans can only hope for progress.