Mike Tyson has revealed that he will be voting for the first time at the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
The former professional boxer made the disclosure via his Twitter account on September 22, 2020, saying the following words:
“This election will be my 1st time voting. I never thought I could because of my felony record. I’m proud to finally vote.”
This election will be my 1st time voting. I never thought I could because of my felony record. I’m proud to finally vote. Go to https://t.co/7O281P87lE to register. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) September 22, 2020
Mike Tyson was given a six-year jail term in 1992 after being charged with one count of rape and two counts of deviant sexual conduct. He spent three years in prison during that time.
Tyson didn’t say who he is going to be voting for in November but celebrities have been raising awareness on social media platforms, urging fans and followers to partake in the electoral process.
