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Russian MMA fighter turned white nationalist set to make boxing debut

Vyacheslav Datsik, a notorious Russian MMA fighter turned white nationalist, is set to make his boxing debut following his latest stint in prison.

Datsik, best known for his KO victory against former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski, will take part in a boxing exhibition next February, according to the Russian Boxing Federation. The event is expected to feature a strange collection of characters, including strongman Mikhail Koklyaev, Youtuber Artyom Tarasov, and sambo wrestler Maxim Novosyolov, all of whom will compete in boxing matches.

The decision to include Datsik in the event is questionable given his criminal history.