to POSSIBLY help clarify what Mick is trying to say (i think).. i could use myself for example..

I'm 100% Italian, i look Italian, but i've lived in America my whole life, so if i boxed i'd be American.. even though i'm an "Italian-American"..

I could wear green/white/red on my trunks and call myself the Italian Warrior (like manfredo who's from my hometown ) but i'm still American..

hope that helps.