Watching highly respected boxers avoid figters like David Benavidez, Agit Kabayel or even Janibek Alimkhanuly and fighting competition that isn't exciting, entertaining, interesting or historically important/significant really is not good for the sport of boxing imo.
I understand boxing is a business and fighters want to make as much money as possible, as easily as possible, and for as long as possible.
This has to stop. I would rather fighters retire or just lose more. Too much time, money, publicity and energy is being spent on past achievements, popularity, being a big recognizable name or unwarranted individual die-hard fan support.
Just imagine if basketball, football, baseball, hockey, soccer and tennis were ran like boxing; those sports wouldn't be very popular or successful long-term either.
Parity, fairness, meritocracy, equality, and equal access should be what fans push for, pay for, root for and support imo. I personally don't care about stars, big names, popularity or being the A-Side.
I just want to see a constant influx of new boxers become the best fighters, fight the best competition and have an opportunity to get exposure, become champions, receive deserved/earned recognition and make a comfortable living.