'He showed strength of Russian spirit. It made me satisfied to ...

Russian-American boxer Roy Jones Jr. says Alexander Povetkin's knockout of the 12 months contender in opposition t Dillian Whyte confirmed "the strength of the Russian spirit" and made him "chuffed" to to be a part of the nation's lifestyle.

Povetkin flattened Whyte with a wonderfully timed uppercut within the fifth circular of their August 22 battle in England, despite having been twice heavily knocked down in the fourth by means of Whyte at Matchroom fight Camp.

Former undisputed light-heavyweight champion Jones Jr., who got a Russian passport from president Vladimir Putin in 2015, says the shot made him suppose proud to be part of the Russian subculture.

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"I saw the Povetkin-Whyte fight, it turned into an superb comeback," the 51-12 months-old Jones Jr. advised TASS."Povetkin established the energy of the Russian spirit, to come back again into the battle and win. i am actually joyful to be a part of this tradition."

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On Tuesday it became announced a rematch unwell take vicinity on November 21 between former WBA champ and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Povetkin and Whyte, for the meantime WBC title the British boxer misplaced first time round.

That battle comes only one week before former four-weight world champ Jones Jr.'s exhibition match against former 'baddest man on this planet' and heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, which jones Jr. is presently undergoing practising.

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Self-described as Russian-American, because of his new citizenship and number of fights within the country, Jones Jr. informed RT sport last August that he "feels very Russian".

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