Russian promoter Vladimir Khryunov told about the process of granting Russian citizenship to an American boxer Kevin Johnson .
In April, Johnson approached Russian President Vladimir Putin with an application for Russian citizenship. 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.
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Before the match, Vadim Andreev, general manager of Krylia Sovetov, presented Johnson with a club jersey which he immediately put on himself, then shook hands with everyone on the Samara bench.
– You have already issued a Russian passport for Roy Jones. Will this experience help you now?
– I made a passport for Roy Jones with Valentina Kazakova. Now she heads the passport and visa department. This experience will definitely help you. I think everything will take a little time and pass quickly.
– Have you ever visited the competent authorities in Samara?
– We were at the local FMS, we are waiting for the appeal from the governor to the president of the country with a request to grant Russian citizenship to Kevin.
– You said that the procedure should not take much time.
– We have already met Valentina Kazakova, shook hands with us. But above all, you saw how you met Kevin during the Wings of the Soviets – Zenit match. It’s people love! Khryunov 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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