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I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. Im in a world of my own
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"I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own"

- Muhammad Ali

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In this quote, Muhammad Ali compares himself to an astronaut worldwide of boxing. He sees himself as someone who is checking out uncharted area and pushing the borders of what is possible in the sport. He then goes on to discuss two popular boxers, Joe Louis and Dempsey, and compares them to jet pilots. This might be translated as Ali seeing himself as remarkable to these famous fighters, as he thinks he is operating on a greater level. He concludes by specifying that he remains in a league of his own, emphasizing his self-confidence and dominance in the boxing world. In general, this quote showcases Ali's bold and self-assured personality, in addition to his belief in his own capabilities as a boxer.

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Muhammad Ali This quote is written / told by Muhammad Ali between January 17, 1942 and June 3, 2016. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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