Mike Tyson apparently believes he's not long for this world.
The boxing legend made the unnerving revelation that his "expiration date is coming close" during a recent episode of his podcast.
The comment came during a conversation about how money can change people and the ephemeral nature of life, with guests Sean McFarland, identified as Tyson's therapist, and hip-hop legend DJ Whoo Kid.
“We’re all going to die one day, of course,” Tyson said. “Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face, I say, ‘Wow. That’s my expiration date is coming close, really soon.’"
Tyson, with his therapist at his side, was seemingly in an introspective mood. He spoke at length about his difficult childhood and how it led to lifelong struggles with low self-esteem even after rising to the heights of fame and wealth as a boxing champion.
"They can never believe that I hate myself," Tyson said. "Success is the reason why I tore my life apart. Tearing yourself down is just as motivating and scary as bringing yourself up. So, I get the double-whammy -- I become this great guy, and I tear him down. I get that power, too."
Tyson, who has seen countless ups and downs -- including financially -- since bursting onto the boxing scene, claimed he couldn't care less about money.
“Even now, money doesn't mean shit to me,” Tyson said. “I always tell people -- they think money’s gonna make them happy, they’ve never had a lot of money before. When you have a lot of money, you can’t expect nobody to love you. How am I gonna love you? How am I gonna confess my love to you when you have $500 billion?
"It's just a false sense of security. You believe nothing can happen, you don't believe the banks can crash. You believe you're invincible when you have a lot of money, which isn't true. That's why I always say money is a false sense of security."
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