what is unanimous decision

A unanimous decision means everyone involved agrees on the same outcome. In boxing, UFC, and other judged sports, it specifically means all judges score the same fighter or side as the winner.

Simple meaning

• In everyday use, it means a group reaches full agreement with no dissent.

• In sports, it means all judges submit the same winner on their scorecards.

• In legal or organizational settings, it can mean all required members vote the same way.

Example

If three judges all score Boxer A as the winner, that is a unanimous decision.

Related terms

• Split decision: the judges do not all agree on the winner.

• Majority decision: more judges pick one side, but not all of them.

TL;DR: A unanimous decision is a decision everyone agrees on, and in combat sports it means all judges pick the same winner.