There have been certain boxers throughout history who have come to epitomize the eras in which they fought, their personas and fighting styles in sync with the prevailing cultural norms.
It's an elusive and rare quality that can't be manufactured. The role chooses the fighter, not the other way around.
These are fighters who have transcended the sport and become part of a broader narrative, totems of the way we were and what we have become.
Our current standard-bearer is Floyd Mayweather -- and regardless of whether you're a fan or not, he's exactly what we deserve.