'When we look at it and break it down scientifically, we find out beyond a shadow of a doubt there is no way you can compare boxing with vioIence unless your intention is to be vioIent, if your intention is to inflict harm and create pain and bIood. It is up to the man and his motive and his purpose. My purpose is not to hurt or to kiII, it’s just a sport and that’s the way I box. Beautiful, fast, class, rhythm, dancing and art. My boxing is no way considered with vioIence because I don’t make it that way.'
- Muhammad Ali