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After his victory over the Russian.. an American boxer addresses a strange request to "Putin" On air

April 2, 2023

American boxer Kevin Johnson took advantage of his victory over Russian Vyacheslav Datsik, in Moscow, to direct a request to Russian President Vladimir Putin live.

And Kevin Johnson was able to outdo the Russian fighter, nicknamed "The reddish tarzan" With points, in the fight that brought them together according to boxing rules, within a tournament "REN-TV Fight Club".

After the victory, Johnson said during an interview with him live, via a channel "REN-TV" Russian, which broadcast the confrontation live, "I would like to make an official request to Vladimir Putin, I am Kevin Johnson, I would like to get Russian citizenship and live here, be part of this country. And I have another great reason for that, to see my great friend Alexander Povetkin more often".

It is noteworthy that the 43-year-old American boxer was helping his friend, former Russian champion Alexander Povetkin, to prepare for his heavyweight matches, by training together. This is according to Russia Today.

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