Former challenger for the WBC heavyweight belt, American Kevin Johnson told that he was finally happy to receive Russian citizenship.
On Tuesday, Johnson received Russian citizenship. The corresponding decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin was published on the official legal information portal.
— Kevin, can we officially congratulate you on obtaining Russian citizenship?
– Yes Yes Yes. It just happened. I am very happy. And very soon I will receive the document. “I’m going to celebrate this important milestone,” Johnson told .
Johnson turned to Putin on April 1, 2023, with a request to obtain a Russian passport. The boxer submitted all the necessary documents to Samara. It is also known that Johnson, 44, chose Vladimirovich as his middle name.
Johnson has 35 wins, 21 losses and two draws in the professional ring. During his career, the American boxed with Vitali Klitschko, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz, Kubrat Pulev, Derek Chisora and many others. Johnson last entered the ring in December 2023.
Source : MatchTV
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