Irish boxer Sean Turner speaking Kevin Johnson said he would never change his citizenship.
Turner will face Johnson on February 16 in Moscow in a fight under boxing rules with MMA gloves. Johnson received a Russian citizen’s passport in January.
— Now I will take the belt of a citizen of the Russian Federation. I was born in Ireland, I am 100% Irish and I will never change my citizenship. I have a good attitude towards Russia, towards Russians. But Kevin was born in the USA…” a correspondent reports Turner’s comments.
Turner had his last fight in July 2023, in which he lost to Russian Basir Abakaev. In total, 32-year-old Turner has 16 fights – 12 victories and 4 defeats. A former contender for the WBC belt, Johnson fought 60 fights: 36 victories, 22 defeats and 2 draws.
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