Golovkin gained the Olympic silver medal within the middleweight division on the 2004 Video games in Athens.
He additionally held world and Asian titles as an novice earlier than stepping as much as the skilled ranks, wherein he held a middleweight world title and is broadly thought to be one of many fiercest rivals of his era.
Though not formally retired, he has not fought since shedding the third combat of his trilogy with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September 2022.
The one blemishes on his 45-fight report are two defeats by Mexico’s Alvarez following a controversial draw of their first encounter that many believed Golovkin had gained.
He informed the World Boxing congress his presidency can be constructed round 4 key factors – placing athletes first, integrity, innovation, and monetary stability and growth.
The IOC suspended the IBA in 2019 over governance, monetary, refereeing and moral considerations.
“That is about unity,” stated Golovkin, as he expanded on his blueprint for the way forward for boxing as an Olympic sport.
“Immediately we take a giant step ahead. We have to be a federation that athletes can consider in and one the Olympic household can belief.”
Van der Vorst was elected in 2023 however selected to step apart and didn’t search a second time period.
