Ahead of his fight against Jake Paul, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson openly questioned the importance of legacy.

Speaking to the media, Tyson shared that he views legacy as “another word for ego” and dismissed the notion of being remembered posthumously.

“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,” he said. “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.”

The 57-year-old boxing icon has long been known for his outspoken views, but his dismissal of legacy stands in contrast to the reverence many athletes have for their lasting impact. For Tyson, thoughts about life after death are irrelevant.

“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?” he declared.

The 27-year-old Paul sings another note, wanting to be remembered for knocking out ‘Iron Mike’, who will be fighting in his first professional bout since 2005.

“I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible Friday night and I want there to be no excuses from anyone when I knock him out.”

The boxing spectacle will take place tonight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will also be aired live on Netflix.