Don't take this the wrong way El Gamo...because I don't mean it as harsh as it's going to sound...read the entire post instead of focusing on this...

Respectfully, I have to say that I think "Is boxing really just about hit and not get hit?" is partially the wrong question to ask.

Really...I thing that it's full on wrong.

Personally, I feel that boxing should be about what it does for you...not what is right or wrong or what everyone wants.

Boxing to me is different than what it is to most people. For me it is about hit...but more about not getting hit.

For me...I like a stylish defensive fighter more than I do a crude puncher with power & meager fundamental skills.

I have to say that boxing should be about the individual instead of the group consensus...but then again...punchers do put asses in seats more than a tactical fighter does.