'I don't believe in legacy, that's another word for...': Mike Tyson ahead of fight against Jake Paul
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Nov 15, 2024, 06.39 PM IST
Ahead of the much-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul, a YouTuber who transitioned into boxing, and Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, Tyson shared his views on his legacy.
The fight which was scheduled in July, had to be rescheduled because Tyson had a medical situation.
Tyson, now 58 years old, had a stomach ulcer that needed time to heal. This pushed the fight back by four months.
In the time leading up to the fight, Tyson had a conversation with 'Happy Punch'.
"I don't know, I don't believe in legacy. I think that's another word for ego and that's the word everyone grabbed on to."
"I am just passing through, I am going to die and it's going to be over. Who cares about legacy after that? When I die I won't be able to take that I am this or I am great. We are nothing, we are dead, we are dust. We are absolutely nothing, our legacy is nothing."
"Do you really imagine, I want my legacy to be this way? You're dead. Do you really want me to think about you? I don't want to think about myself when I am gone. Who the f- cares about me when I am gone?"
The fight is now happening on a Friday evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The state of Texas has officially recognized the event as a professional fight, although with some rule adjustments.
Tyson, whose last fight was in 2005, has said he's sure he can win.
Paul, who is 27 years old, has been teasing Tyson about a past incident where Tyson bit someone's ear. Paul has been seen wearing a "diamond-spiked ear cover."
The fight will have eight rounds, with each round lasting two minutes.
The fighters will also wear heavier gloves than usual, as part of the special rules Texas agreed to.
Several other states decided not to allow the fight because of the age difference between Tyson and Paul.
Before the fight, Tyson shared that he dropped 26 pounds while he was recovering.
Nakisa Bidarian, who is co-promoting the fight with Tyson, said Tyson got the okay from doctors and is having regular check-ups.
The fight will be streamed on Netflix, which is the first time the streaming platform has shown a combat sport event.
The event will also include a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super welterweight title.
The fight which was scheduled in July, had to be rescheduled because Tyson had a medical situation.
Tyson, now 58 years old, had a stomach ulcer that needed time to heal. This pushed the fight back by four months.
In the time leading up to the fight, Tyson had a conversation with 'Happy Punch'.
"I don't know, I don't believe in legacy. I think that's another word for ego and that's the word everyone grabbed on to."
"I am just passing through, I am going to die and it's going to be over. Who cares about legacy after that? When I die I won't be able to take that I am this or I am great. We are nothing, we are dead, we are dust. We are absolutely nothing, our legacy is nothing."
"Do you really imagine, I want my legacy to be this way? You're dead. Do you really want me to think about you? I don't want to think about myself when I am gone. Who the f- cares about me when I am gone?"
The fight is now happening on a Friday evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The state of Texas has officially recognized the event as a professional fight, although with some rule adjustments.
Tyson, whose last fight was in 2005, has said he's sure he can win.
Paul, who is 27 years old, has been teasing Tyson about a past incident where Tyson bit someone's ear. Paul has been seen wearing a "diamond-spiked ear cover."
The fight will have eight rounds, with each round lasting two minutes.
The fighters will also wear heavier gloves than usual, as part of the special rules Texas agreed to.
Several other states decided not to allow the fight because of the age difference between Tyson and Paul.
Before the fight, Tyson shared that he dropped 26 pounds while he was recovering.
Nakisa Bidarian, who is co-promoting the fight with Tyson, said Tyson got the okay from doctors and is having regular check-ups.
The fight will be streamed on Netflix, which is the first time the streaming platform has shown a combat sport event.
The event will also include a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super welterweight title.