No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics.
Meaning of the quote
Evander Holyfield, an American athlete, believes that it's better for him to not be involved in politics. He thinks that when you're in politics, the people in power have a lot of control over you, which can be a problem.
About Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield was a legendary American boxer who reigned as the undisputed champion in two weight classes – cruiserweight and heavyweight. He is the only four-time world heavyweight champion and the first boxer to hold world titles in three different decades. Holyfield’s storied career was marked by epic fights, title wins, and even an infamous ear-biting incident with Mike Tyson.
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