Anybody who agrees with the backward thinking need to look at McGregor vs Floyd. You didn't see Floyd, who is arguably the greatest boxer of all time and greatest ppv draw, get mad because McGregor didn't "pay his dues", he jumped at the opportunity to have a huge draw and name bring more eyeballs to boxing and also line his pockets.... And that's Floyd!!! A real combat sport athlete who has spent hours of blood, sweat, and tears to master his craft....
But wait, so Jones isn't good enough to pretend fight?