Via a statement on his social media account, Golovkin said he had made an important decision – to run for the President of the World Boxing Federation.
“I am honoured to announce my candidacy for the President of World Boxing.
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If elected 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.
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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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On November 23, we will take an important step towards a brighter future.
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Let’s build boxing’s future – together,” he posted on Instagram.
A Greek official is likely to be Golovkin’s rival for the World Boxing presidency.
Earlier, it was reported that Golovkin emerged as a top nominee for the International Boxing Hall of Fame of 2026.