Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch who reportedly helped pay for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding?
Summary
Umar Kremlev is a Russian businessman with strong connections to Russian political leaders, including President Vladimir Putin’s circle. He became important in the boxing world as head of the International Boxing Association and expanded his business interests in Russia, including owning major companies and joining official delegations.Key Facts
- Umar Kremlev was born in 1982 near Moscow and had a criminal record before becoming a boxing promoter.
- He changed his last name from Lutfulloyev to Kremlev, a name similar to "Kremlin," to build a new image.
- Kremlev developed close ties to powerful Russian officials, including a major general and Kremlin allies.
- In 2017, he became secretary general of the Russian Boxing Federation, linking sports with top Russian leaders.
- He was elected head of the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2020 but faced criticism and lost recognition from the International Olympic Committee in 2023.
- Kremlev supported the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international boxing under their own flags.
- His business activities grew, controlling major betting companies and acquiring Russia’s largest car dealership group.
- He was part of a business group traveling with Putin to China and later went to the Bahamas, where he is reported to have helped pay for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding.
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