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Golovkin Runs for World Boxing Presidency to Save Olympics

10/24/2025

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Gennady Golovkin, the Kazakh former boxing champion, is running for World Boxing president to secure boxing's Olympic future for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
He faces Mariolis Charilaos of Greece in the election set for November 23 in Rome.
World Boxing, formed in 2023 to replace the International Boxing Association, seeks to restore IOC recognition.
The election comes amid challenges around boxing's Olympic role and athlete eligibility.

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Story summary

Gennady Golovkin, the Kazakh former boxing champion, is running for World Boxing president to secure boxing's Olympic future for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
He faces Mariolis Charilaos of Greece in the election set for November 23 in Rome.
World Boxing, formed in 2023 to replace the International Boxing Association, seeks to restore IOC recognition.
The election comes amid challenges around boxing's Olympic role and athlete eligibility.