Brittney Griner detention: Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr using Russia connections to help WNBA star return to US
Jones hopes the connections he made as a fighter in Russia can help him facilitate Griner’s safe return.
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Jones hopes the connections he made as a fighter in Russia can help him facilitate Griner’s safe return.
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