FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with American boxer Roy Jones Jr. in Sevastopol, Crimea. Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to former world heavyweight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. A decree published on the Kremlin's website in the Russian president's name Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 said the American, a four-weight champion once regarded by many as the world's best boxer, had been given Russian nationality. Jones asked Putin for citizenship in August over a cup of tea when they met in Crimea — the territory annexed by Russia last year — saying it would make doing business in Russia much easier. (Alexei Nikolsky/RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, file)Alexei Nikolsky/Associated Press

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Enzo Maccarinelli Fight Announced: Latest Details and Reaction

Timothy RappSep 23, 2015

Roy Jones Jr. confirmed to TMZ Sports on Wednesday that he will be fighting Enzo Maccarinelli on November 28th in Russia.

That fight could potentially be a title fight if Maccarinelli's yet to be determined bout on October 10th in Newport, Wales ends up being for a belt.

According to TMZ Sports, Jones recently flew to Moscow to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin to request Russian citizenship. Jones reportedly desires to "help repair U.S./Russia relations."

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Jones (62-8, 45 knockouts) has won eight straight bouts since his three straight losses between 2009-11, while Maccarinelli (38-7, 30 knockouts) is trying to recover from last year's loss to Jurgen Brahmer that cost him his WBA World Light Heavyweight title. Both fighters have their eyes on earning another belt, though Maccarinelli's next fight will determine whether the match in Russia will be a title fight.