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US boxer Roy Jones Jr. asks Putin for Russian citizenship


MOSCOW, Russia—American former world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russian citizenship over a cup of tea.

Jones’ promoter told the R-Sport news agency two years ago that the boxer wanted a Russian passport.

During Wednesday’s meeting, Putin wished Jones success doing business in Russia and the boxer responded that this would be easier if he had a Russian passport. Putin told him this would not be a problem if he planned to spend a significant part of his life in Russia.

Their meeting took place in Crimea, which Russia annexed last year and where the 46-year-old …read more

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