The thing is that it's becoming more prevalent lately, of course we understand if it will just be for entertainment when we are in a lock down and organizations think of alternative like this one. But now, everyone is on the bandwagon, Floyd, Paul brothers, old boxers that some old school head thinks that it is destroying the image of boxer or MMA itself, just saying.
I do not think an exhibition like that is destroying the image of boxing or MMA. It is an exhibition match, it has nothing to do with what sports they are in. It has no bearing or is even deemed as an official rank fight. It is there to entertain people, besides I think it even promotes boxing sports.
I've been asking myself the same question, like why are exhibition matches so hyped these days?
It is like meme coins because there is money to be made. The reason why many are into this kind of thing.
People already know that the fight is somehow scripted but they still want to pay good money to watch the fight in person or live in their respective homes.
Maybe because the people have missed seeing the good veteran fighters fighting again that once built their names in their primes or maybe there is another reason why but yes, exhibition fights are also a good way to get good money these days as long as you're popular.
That is one good reason. Fans missing their idol's action tend to get excited if ever there is news of its comeback fight. And the exhibition fight is no different.