Mike Tyson is a boxing legend but that is not where his fame ends. The super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s presidential campaign, American Values 2024, has revealed plans for an extravagant fundraising gala in late January. The event, highlighted on the social media platform X, features prominent guests such as actor Martin Sheen, Tyson, and singers Dionne Warwick and Andrea Bocelli.

The event, which is set to take place on January 22 also serves as a dual celebration, marking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 70th birthday. Despite abandoning his unlikely bid for the Democratic Party nomination last year, Kennedy Jr.’s campaign faces the challenge of securing his name on all 50 state ballots, a demanding and expensive endeavor. But they might have another challenge before they proceed to solve this.

How has Mike Tyson responded to the invitation?

Kennedy and Tyson have been long-time acquaintances, both impressed with how well the other does in his respective field. However, it seems Tyson will not be present for the fundraiser. He believed the gathering was a birthday celebration rather than a fundraiser, and regardless, he had no plans to attend. Tyson’s representative clarified, “Mr. Tyson was invited to RFK’s bday celebration, which he cannot attend, not a fundraiser.”

It appears that this announcement came as a surprise to Warwick as well. The iconic singer, through her representative, explicitly stated that she would not be attending the event nor backing the candidate. Additionally, Bocelli’s representative confirmed that he is not participating in or performing at the event. In the case of Martin Sheen, he took to Instagram Stories to make it clear that he does not endorse RFK Jr. and will not be attending his party either.

Interestingly, Robert F Kennedy Jr. appeared on Mike Tyson’s podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson to talk about myriad topics under the sun.

What controversial topic did Robert F. Kennedy touch on HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson?

Kennedy talked about his family’s struggles with the CIA. Shocking fans all across the world, he claimed the CIA was involved in the assassination of both John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy Jr. discussed the historical incident, mentioning that his father was shot four times, and the shooter was positioned behind him. This occurred simultaneously with Sirhan Sirhan’s actions, serving as a distraction.

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Throughout the conversation, Kennedy guided Tyson and Britton through various details, including how a LAPD unit called the Special Unit Center, comprised of ex-CIA agents, conducted the investigation. According to him, this unit destroyed twelve hundred pages of evidence, including bullets, and twelve hundred photographs taken on the night of the incident before Sirhan’s trial.

Tyson has had his own share of controversies and a political one is what he would want to stay miles away from. What do you think of Tyson’s decision to not attend RFK Jr’s fundraiser event? Let us know in the comments section below.

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