Well you'd really have to look at whether or not it was in a boxer's best interest to stand and bang if he had enough ability where he didn't have to.

Meldrick Taylor is brain damaged and broke somewhere in Philly right now because he chose to fight that way.

Tim Bradley chose to bang it out with Provodnikov when he got hurt and nearly got his ass knocked out because of it.

Tommy Hearns tried to go toe to toe with Hagler and ended up in an unconscious heap.

Ect ect ect.

The fans win out when these guys choose to bang it out - no question - but I have to wonder if it works out for the boxer.

I love guys who bang, but I never saw the glory in making a fight harder or more competitive than it needed to be. The goal of any true champ should be to hit and not get hit, so you can make money and enjoy a reasonable quality of life when you retire.