"Boxing is a lot of white men watching two black men beat each other up"
- Muhammad Ali
About this Quote
In this quote, Muhammad Ali is highlighting the racial characteristics that exist within the sport of boxing. He is pointing out that most of the audience for boxing matches are white guys, while the fighters themselves are typically black men. By stating that the white guys are seeing the black males beat each other up, Ali is accentuating the reality that these fights are often viewed as a kind of entertainment for the white audience, while the black fighters are the ones physically sustaining the violence. This quote clarifies the racial inequalities and power dynamics that exist on the planet of boxing.
This quote is written / told by Muhammad Ali between January 17, 1942 and June 3, 2016. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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