american boxer Kevin Johnson who expressed a desire to obtain Russian citizenship and a passport in the name of Kevin Vladimirovich, told that he was very pleased with his decision to take a surname in honor of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Poutine .
In April, Johnson approached the President of the Russian Federation with a request to obtain Russian citizenship. Russian promoter Vladimir Khryunov noted that they are currently waiting for the governor’s appeal to the country’s president with a request to grant Russian citizenship to Kevin.
On Wednesday, August 9, Johnson kicked the ball before the match “Wings of the Soviets” – “Zenith” in the 2nd round of the FONBET RPL Path of the Russian Cup in Samara. Before the match, the general director of Krylia Sovetov, Vadim Andreev, presented the boxer with a club T-shirt, which he immediately put on.
– You recently expressed your commitment to Russia and the country’s president, Vladimir Putin, by taking the surname Vladimirovich. What does it do?
– I am very happy! Couldn’t have been better.
“Are you so impressed with our president?”
– Well, how about! Not just because I came here. You can’t help but feel his energy,” Johnson told .
Because of the 43-year-old Johnson’s 35 wins, 21 losses and two draws in the professional ring. During his career the American has boxed with Vitali Klitschko, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz, Kubrat Pulev, Derek Chisora and many more.
Source : MatchTV
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