Next fight with Russian citizenship Kevin Johnson is scheduled for early May in the Republic of Ingushetia, the promoter told Vladimir Khryunov .
In early January, American Johnson received a Russian passport. The former contender for the WBC belt has 35 victories, 21 defeats 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. In February, Johnson, in his first fight under the Russian flag, beat Irishman Sean Turner ahead of schedule in a fight according to the rules of boxing with MMA gloves.
— Kevin Johnson held a great master class yesterday, now he is getting a job in Samara. Tomorrow there will be a vote, we are planning his fight in early May in Ingushetia. These are our plans at the moment,” Khryunov told .
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