Down-the-line.com / Boxing. Former world boxing champion Nikolai Valuev spoke about MMA fighter Jeff Monson. A native of the United States since 2018 is a citizen of Russia.

“All of Monson’s projects are in Russia, he has a wife here, he associates himself with his new homeland. Jeff is great, he popularizes mixed martial arts, which he has always been committed to.

Valuev commented on Monson’s desire to give up a US passport

These people serve as role models for young children. It is a normal historical process, when a person who has achieved something does not refuse it, but rather carries out social activities, it is commendable”, quotes Valuev RBC-Sport.

On the eve of Monson had a duel with Russian MMA fighter Vyacheslav Datsik. The duel ended with the victory of Datsik by decision of the judges.