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Audiences are left wondering how many times they can tolerate subpar fights without feeling cheated. The desire for authenticity in boxing clashes with the influx of celebrity-driven events that offer more entertainment value than competitive disparity. Viewers once gravitated toward stories wrapped around combat—the thrill of witnessing the best fight the best—yet the current landscape begs for more genuine engagement.

The last noteworthy UFC events and subsequent pay-per-view successes reveal a decline in truly blockbuster matchups that resonate with boxing fans. Once, the buzz around fighters like McGregor evoked excitement and anticipation, but that excitement has streamlined into avoidance due to fears of witnessing a lackluster performance masked as a fight.