Less than a week after fighting in a kickboxing bout against Gerônimo dos Santos, veteran Russian boxer Viacheslav Datsik will return for a boxing bout against American Kevin Johnson. The American fighter, also in his forties, has been boxing for over twenty years and has nearly sixty fights. The heavyweight battle between unbeaten Viacheslav Datsik and Kevin Johnson will take place at the Dynamo Volleyball Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Boxing: Heavyweight
Location: Dynamo Volleyball Arena, Moscow
Date: 31.3.2023, 23:55
Where to watch: REN TV
Viacheslav Datsik
“Red Tarzan” defeated Dos Santos by a first round knockout in their kickboxing rules fight last weekend. Starting tentatively, the infamous Russian known for his neo-Nazi connections landed a right hook that sent Dos Santos to the canvas. Back on his feet, the Brazilian was dispatched with a jab to the body and a right hand to bring a quick denouement to the evening’s action. A mixed martial artist and kickboxer, Datsik has a growing boxing resume with recent knockouts of Saulo Cavalari and Alexander Emelianenko. “Red Tarzan” was very active in 2022, fighting in many boxing bouts and picking up over five wins last year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 46
- Height: 6’ 1”
- Reach: 75.6”
Kevin Johnson
43-year-old Kevin Johnson turned professional in 2002 and has fought fifty-eight times since then, picking up thirty-five wins with nineteen by KOs. In 2009, he challenged Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title, with the Ukrainian champion handing him his first professional loss. Johnson has fought notable names like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora, Kubrat Pulev, and Bruce Seldon. The last few years have seen him rack up losses going into the fight against Datsik with a record of 11-1-1. His last fight in September was a split draw to Andre Bunga in Cologne last year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 43
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: 82”
Betting Odds
Vyacheslav Datisk is the favorite, priced at 1.92 odds on 1XBET. A win for Kevin Johnson is available at 2.755 odds. On Coinplay, will the specified round (3) start is priced at 1.44 odds, while a bet that the fight won’t get to the third round goes for 2.6 odds.
