MOSCOW - 23 Aug, Fins news . American boxer Roy Jones Jr., who asked Vladimir Putin's Russian citizenship, explained the circumstances with its entering into the "black list" of persons banned from entry to Ukraine.

first Advisor to the head of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko said that the boxer Roy Levesta Jones entered in the list of data "Peacemaker" as a trespasser.

Jones told the publication that " I have arrived to the Russian Federation with peaceful intentions, as it was made many times in the past four years, I did not Wish to offend. Then I boxed, I was introduced to your music, and I see how citizens love Jones and I like that."

"I had thought about taking a Russian passport," added Jones.

Boxer said that " the Klitschko brothers itching to fight me, and Maybe they challenge me. If Vlad or Vitali want a 12-round sparring heavyweight champion anywhere except Ukraine - they know where to detect me. Differently, the inclusion of me in the "black list" is nothing but a blatant attempt to politicize a peaceful and legitimate business that we do for the reconstruction of bridges between East and West."

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