How are exhibition matches and modern promotions impacting traditional boxing's integrity and legacy

In recent years, boxing has seen a surge in high-profile exhibition matches, often featuring celebrities, retired athletes, or fighters from different disciplines. These events, heavily marketed and monetized, often overshadow traditional professional boxing matches in media attention and pay-per-view sales. While they undoubtedly bring a broader audience to the sport, there are concerns about how they might be diluting the rich history and tradition of boxing. Many purists argue that these matches turn the sport into entertainment rather than a display of skill and dedication. The intense training, discipline, and years of hard work that boxers commit to their craft seem at odds with celebrities stepping into the ring with minimal training for a massive payout. Does this trend risk diminishing the respect and reverence held for the sport, and how might it impact upcoming fighters' perceptions of their boxing careers?