Boxer Kevin Johnson was issued a certificate for obtaining housing in Samara, organizer Vladimir Khryunov said. His words are quoted “Match TV”.
The ceremony took place during the fighting tournament in Samara on Sunday.
In March 2023, Johnson asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to grant him Russian citizenship. On January 9, the president granted citizenship to the boxer. When changing his passport, Johnson took the middle name “Vladimirovich”.
Johnson, 44, has fought 60 fights in the professional ring throughout his career and won 36 of them. In April 2023, Johnson fought against the famous Russian fighter Vyacheslav Datsik. The fight lasted three rounds in accordance with the rules and ended in victory for the American; the judges awarded him the victory with a split decision. In August, Johnson lost to Russian Mark Petrovsky. The fight ended with the referees’ decision.
previously Russian to win His first victory in the heavyweight division in the PFL vs Bellator tournament.