Boxer who obtained Russian citizenship Kevin Johnson in a conversation with , he called himself a big fan of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Poutine .
Johnson was granted Russian citizenship on January 9 by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 44-year-old boxer received his passport in Moscow on January 11.
— How has your life changed after receiving a Russian passport?
– She has become better. Yes, maybe physically nothing has changed, but I remember the moment when the first offer to come here came. And it was very difficult, but now, after the passage of time, life has gotten better. I had to pass a lot of tests to get here.
— You are now wearing a T-shirt with the inscription “Team Putin”. Would you like to meet the President of the Russian Federation and what would you say to him?
– He is the best and the greatest! I’m a big fan of his. “I respect him a lot,” Johnson told .
Former WBC belt contender 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.
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