Why are there no great white-american boxers?

[Biolink]

Boxing is a necessity kind of sport. Not saying MMA folks aren't tough, but anyone inherently knows you're getting hit in the face and head a lot more with boxing and that might not mix with a lot of middle class white american lifestyle. Showing up to the office with busted lips and bruises all the time.

You're not going to get smacked around in the face all the time in MMA sparring. You're gonna spend a lot of time wrestling and on your back probably with a sample of striking. I think it just vibes better with a lot of white Americans lifestyle.

[Ray*]

I've given several reasons, above. The cultural one is significant; gyms are dominated by black and mexican-american fighters. Whites either aren't welcome, or don't feel welcome, or are keeping themselves away to some extent. It's not in their culture to the same degree by any means. Greatness in boxing requires early involvement. White American kids are busy doing other sports generally.

I think thats the main thing in my mind.