Ain't no reason for me to kill nobody in the ring, unless they deserve it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali claims he has no reason to kill someone in the ring unless they deserve it.
- In plain terms
- He says he won't hurt anyone unless they give him a reason to.
- What can you take from it?
- Use force only when necessary and justified by the opponent's actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you determine when force is justified?
- What limits should apply in competition?
Another view
The concept of 'deserving' to is subjective in a violent sport.
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