Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Gennady Golovkin to Run for World Boxing Presidency
Gennady Golovkin, a famous boxer, is trying to become the boss of a big boxing organization called World Boxing.
World Boxing is a new group that is trying to make sure boxing stays in the Olympics.
He's running against another person named Mariolis Charilaos.
The current boss is stepping down.
The winner of the election will be decided in November in Rome.
Golovkin was a great amateur boxer, winning almost all of his fights, and has also won several championships.
World Boxing wants to be fully recognized by the IOC and ensure boxing's place in future Olympic Games.
Gennady Golovkin will run for President of World Boxing.
The vote will take place on November 23 in Rome, Italy.
Golovkin is also the President of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee.
He will run against Mariolis Charilaos.
World Boxing replaced the International Boxing Association as the sport’s global governing body.
- Who
- Gennady Golovkin and Mariolis Charilaos
- What
- Golovkin is running for President of World Boxing.
- When
- The election will be on November 23.
- Where
- Rome, Italy
- Why
- To lead World Boxing after the IBA was stripped of recognition.
- Candidate
- Gennady Golovkin
- Opponent
- Mariolis Charilaos
- Election Date
- November 23
- Election Location
- Rome, Italy
- World Boxing Establishment
- 2023
- Golovkin's Current Role
- President of Kazakhstan's National Olympic Committee