"Typical European Boxing Style" - what does that statement mean?

[donnydarkoIRL]

Is the European style a better style because it facilitates better defense? Do people look down upon it?

My intuition is that there is a negative connotation when describing a fighter as possessing a European Style. Is that wrong? Why is that?

I think somew European fighters in the past were seen to be a bit wooden basic and one dimensional.
Predictable because they followed the textbook.

[Rantcatrat]

Is the European style a better style because it facilitates better defense? Do people look down upon it?

My intuition is that there is a negative connotation when describing a fighter as possessing a European Style. Is that wrong? Why is that?

I think somew European fighters in the past were seen to be a bit wooden basic and one dimensional.
Predictable because they followed the textbook.

A win is a win. I guess, however, the style may lead to less exciting wins?