Will Gennady Golovkin (42-2-1, 37 KOs) hang up his gloves for good? Or will boxing get to see him make a return once again? Golovkin’s announcement of his candidacy for the presidency of World Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing, has left fans wondering whether this truly marks the end of the ‘GGG’ era. But what does Golovkin have to say about it?
Talking to the BBC, he revealed that being successful in his candidacy might most definitely mean the end of his professional career.
“Most likely, if my candidacy is successful, then I will probably announce officially that I have finished with boxing and ended my career,” he said. However, he had a sliver of information to reignite fans’ hopes. “Although there is always a possibility. Since I always keep in shape and lead an athletic lifestyle, the option of fighting again is not out of the question.”
Golovkin was last seen in 2022 in a quest for the super middleweight throne against Canelo Alvarez, albeit unsuccessfully. In fact, over a professional career spanning 45 fights, Golovkin has lost only to Alvarez.
While he never officially announced his retirement after that fight, he shifted his interest to other pursuits. He has been serving as the leader of the World Boxing Olympic Commission since 2024. And he will be competing against Mariolis Charilaos for the presidency position—the election for which will be held in Rome on 23 November.
With boxing potentially facing a bleak future in the Olympics after LA28, Golovkin wishes to ensure the sport’s security.
“Boxing has always been an integral part of my life, and right now, the position Olympic boxing is in is unacceptable”, he said. “This is a very dangerous situation, and I feel a tremendous desire to help, because there is a real threat that it will not be included in the Olympics after LA28.”
“Ensure Boxing’s Olympic Future”
That is Golovkin’s main motto as the date for his election draws closer. To preserve the intricacies and secure the future of the sport that made him a household name.
“I will work to ensure boxing’s Olympic future, restore global confidence, and guarantee that every federation, coach, and athlete has a fair chance to grow,” the Kazakh boxer wrote in an Instagram post announcing his candidacy. “Our mission is clear: to achieve full IOC recognition and to confirm boxing’s place at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.”
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