Gennadiy Golovkin is still thinking about possible future battles regardless of his brand-new function within the Kazakhstan Olympic motion. Although he has not formally revealed his retirement, Golovkin has actually run out the ring because September 2022 and his profession stays open-ended.
Following his loss to Canelo Alvarez and subsequent drop to a record of 41-2-1, Golovkin handled a brand-new function within the NOC to support young fighters in accomplishing their Olympic objectives. His experience as a silver medalist in the 2004 Athens Games will certainly be important in this position.
Although Golovkin is close to turning 42, the WBC praised him on his brand-new function and highlighted his remarkable amateur and expert boxing accomplishments. If Golovkin chooses to rebound, it will likely remain in the very middleweight or light heavyweight departments, as he hasn’t needed to make the 160-pound weight terms in nearly 2 years.
Ultimately, whether Golovkin selects to return to the ring or retire, he has actually made the right to make that choice. His tradition as one of the very best fighters of his generation and a leading professional athlete of the last years is safe and secure. The boxing neighborhood excitedly awaits his next relocation.
