I know nothing of either breed Re; the Boxer or the Pit, - as I have never owned one and never listen to gossip which is bad about any breed.
You were concerned about the lack of 'Pugness' ( if that can be a work for now)
In Australia, they are breeding the Australian Bulldog so as not have such 'Pugness'. As with the more pug the nose and face, the more breathing difficulties have become.............don't know if it is the same in Boxers..
The Australian Bulldog ( don't even know if it is a reg.Breed ) has less problems with skin irritations and breathing as it's counterpart, the British Bulldog.
Seeing the photo of the other person's ( sorry can't remember you name while writing this ) long nose Boxer, well I have to agree, it is very handsome also.
Maybe you have one of these? All big dogs have huge feet as pups!!! And, like you said, you will love it anyway.......those words mean a lot.