I actually gain respect when white fighters with good amateur pedigrees look to immediately compete against the best opposition in the pro ranks. I've boxed and I absolutely understand the why it's ideal to slowly adapt to the dynamics of pro boxing in and out the ring, taking a long list of tune up fights e.t.c However, to me that obsession and awe surrounding "undefeated records" comes from the American mentality of idolizing and unjustifiably overrating boxers like Mayweather, Wilder, Ward e.t.c(When realistically Mayweather should have a loss on record and Wilder would had he faced a top 100 HW despite being ranked in the top 10). It gives them license on behalf of the fans to be cowards and duck potentially dangerous match ups. I don't want my favorite boxers to be pussies or "business men". I only truly ever become "fans" of old fashioned, KO power possessing, fearless, iron chinned brawlers that can box and will take on anybody in their respective divisions.
On another note, it's honestly embarrassing a little ****** like Mayweather has such high regard internationally and is an "ambassador" for boxing. Not because I dislike him(I do) or he annoys me(he doesn't), but because he's a 140lb fighter(which is fine but....)that doesn't possess the ability, toughness or self belief to win in an all out war.
The funny thing is I've seen more boxing fights and followed boxing longer than most "purists". Sadly boxing has come to be popular nowadays with soft estrogen bound pansies in an attempt to salvage the little masculinity they have left. I can't help but cringe whenever I read a BLH boxing article or popular boxing outlet and see reddit style commentary
Rant over! Hope you guys are well