LAUSANNE – Boxing legend Gennady Golovkin is on a mission to secure the future of the sport in the Olympics. The former world champion has taken on a key role in World Boxing, a group dedicated to ensuring boxing’s presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
World Boxing announced on Thursday that Golovkin would lead an “Olympic commission” focused on convincing the International Olympic Committee of the legitimacy and capability of the organization to oversee boxing events in Los Angeles.
Golovkin expressed his dedication to the cause, stating, “It is important to preserve boxing as an Olympic sport, and this will be my top priority. I also intend to work closely with the IOC to uphold the Olympic values of honesty, fairness, and transparency.”
The decorated boxer, who won an Olympic silver medal in 2004, retired with an impressive 42-2-1 record and now serves as the president of Kazakhstan’s national Olympic committee.
The future of boxing in the Olympics is uncertain, with the IOC setting a deadline for a new governing body to take over following years of issues with the International Boxing Association. World Boxing, which boasts 44 national governing body members, including powerful nations like the United States, Britain, and India, is striving to fill this role.
Japan and Algeria are among the recent additions to World Boxing, further strengthening the group’s global presence. Kazakhstan, a powerhouse in Olympic boxing, is also in the process of joining World Boxing, aligning with Golovkin’s commitment to the future of the sport.
With Golovkin’s leadership and the support of key nations, World Boxing is poised to shape the next chapter of boxing in the Olympics, ensuring its continuity and growth.
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