I’d say that the infinite numbers of “official” boxing organizations probably helped to end the romance as well. At any one time, there could have been too many “heavyweight champions” (as well as “champs” in all the other weigh classes) to count, most of which couldn’t compete with those of the halcyon days. This also contributed, in my opinion, to the sudden appearance of mountains of flab in the upper class.
“I’d say that the infinite numbers of “official” boxing organizations probably helped...”
Yes, there is no focus, like runners not having a finish line.