Why do boxers have better legacy than MMA fighters?

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Why do boxers have better legacy than MMA fighters?
If you ask the world the names of the boxers in the golden heavyweight generation (1950s - 1990s), they will tell you the names and their accomplishment but if you ask them if they could name MMA fighters from the early UFC/Pride days, no one can answer them except hardcore MMA fans.

So, it got me thinking why are boxers generally remembered and have a bigger legacy than MMA fighters? Even today, they're treated like multi-millionaire celebrity whereas MMA fighters can easily turn into...

Why do boxers have better legacy than MMA fighters?
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