Mike Tyson is never afraid to speak his mind, no matter the age of the person he is talking to.
He proved that on Thursday in an interview with 14-year-old social media personality Jazlyn Guerra —known as Jazzy’s World TV — when she asked him about what he hoped his legacy would be after he stepped away from the ring.
Tyson, who is slated to fight Jake Paul on Friday at AT&T Stadium outside of Dallas, snapped back with a rather morose answer.
Mike Tyson is gearing up for his fight with Jake Paul.Jazzys World TV/YouTube
“I don’t believe in the word legacy. I just think it’s another word for ego,” he said. “Legacy doesn’t mean nothing. That’s just some word everyone grabbed onto. … It means absolutely nothing to me. I’m just passing through. I’m gonna die and it’s going to be over. Who cares about legacy after that?
“What a big ego. I want people to think I’m this, I’m great. No, I’m nothing. We’re just dead. We’re dust, we’re absolutely nothing. Our legacy is nothing.”
Guerra, who rolled with the punches, thanked Tyson for the unique perspective his answer provided before the boxer continued with his train of thought.
“’Can you really imagine somebody saying: ‘I really want my legacy to be this way when I’m’ — you’re dead?” he continued. “You think someone really wants to think about you? Where’s the audacity – I want people to think about me when I’m gone. Who the f–k cares about when I’m gone?”
The young interviewer didn’t seem phased by the rather unique reply to he query during the video.
It was not the first time that the teen had interviewed the legendary boxer on her channel, having also spoken with him at Fanatics Fest in New York in August.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face off during weigh-ins at the Toyota Music Factory the day before their fight.Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
How to Watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix from Anywhere:
If you are outside of the US or unable to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix in your region, consider a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Whether you’re traveling or living abroad, using a VPN allows you to stream live TV and your favorite shows and movies using your usual streaming services without any restrictions. A VPN lets you change the IP address on your device so that you can access your favorite apps and websites, whether you’re in the UK, Canada, Mexico, or anywhere in the world.
Tyson and Paul’s fight will air on Netflix on Friday after it had to be delayed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in May.
News
The host of The Lincoln Lawyer names which Mickey is better: The series or the movie version
“In the books he’s a half Mexican, half American white guy. His mom’s Mexican, his dad’s Irish-American from LA. Because we cast Miguel [Garcia-Rulfo], who is actually native of Mexico, we had to make some adjustments in the backstory, to…
The most tragic moment of The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 was originally killing off a missing villain from Season 1
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 includes a devastating death to close out the trial on Glory Days’ murder, though it was actually a season 1 character, not Neil Bishop, who died on the stand in the book. The Lincoln Lawyer show has now adapted…
The finale of The Diplomat Season 2 leaves viewers on edge, with a major twist putting Kate Wyler’s future in jeopardy
The Diplomat season 2 finale left viewers on the edge of their seats, with a significant twist that places Kate Wyler’s future in the spotlight. As Netflix gears up for the third season of the political drama, showrunner Debora Cahn’s recent…
Chandler Groff just broke Outer Banks’ most disappointing record after 4 seasons
Outer Banks maintains the record for the most terrible dads by adding Chandler Groff to the list. The show is known for delivering a dangerously exciting treasure hunt that is always intertwined with the Outer Banks characters’ troubled relationship with their parents. Although…
The devastating Outer Banks Season 4 theory completely changes how you view the entire show
One shocking theory following the ending of Outer Banks season 4 has fans understanding the show in an entirely new light. While season 4 returns the Pogues to their home territory of North Carolina’s Outer Banks for the majority of the season,…
The reason Shoupe sends Rafe & The Pogues to Morocco in Outer Banks Season 4
In a surprising Outer Banks season 4 twist, Deputy Shoupe switched his allegiances, becoming a surprising ally to the Pogues. Sheriff Victor Shoupe has traditionally been more of an obstacle than any help. Marked as someone not to trust, he is always…
End of content
No more pages to load
