I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing...

Who said "I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing... "?

"I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing... " is one of a famous quotes by Max Baer. Complete quote is as follows;
"I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early."

What is "I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing... "?

"I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early." This is a quote by Max Baer which is about Fear & Home. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• The heart never grows better by age I fear rather worse, always harder. A young liar will be an old one, and a young knave will only be a greater knave as he grows older.
• I think when the full horror of being fifty hits you, you should stay home and have a good cry.

What does "I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Home although it also includes other themes like Fear & Home. It is attributed to Max Baer. Complete quote is as follows;
"I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early."