A Champion Leads the Olympic Future! The WBC Congratulates Gennady Golovkin

The World Boxing Council (WBC) and its President, Mauricio Sulaimán, join the global boxing celebration to warmly congratulate the legendary Gennady “GGG” Golovkin on his election as the new President of World Boxing (WB), the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

This appointment not only represents a milestone in Golovkin’s career but also a powerful beacon of hope for Olympic boxing. World Boxing has taken on the responsibility of safeguarding boxing’s place in the Olympic Games, working tirelessly to establish transparent and fair governance following the serious problems of the previous administration.

Golovkin’s relationship with the WBC and the people of Mexico is deep, meaningful, significant and lasting. As a former WBC Middleweight World Champion, “GGG” has always been considered part of the Mexican boxing family.

Golovkin is not only recognized for his impressive 12 years as a world champion but also for his roots in elite amateur boxing. He reached the pinnacle by winning the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, an achievement that underscores his comprehensive understanding of the structure and needs of boxing at the amateur and Olympic levels.

His successful transition to the professional ranks consolidated him as one of the most dominant figures in recent history, unifying multiple middleweight world titles, including the WBC title. His unique perspective, having triumphed in all three models of boxing (amateur, Olympic, and professional), will be invaluable to and priceless for World Boxing.

The WBC recognizes the immense task ahead for World Boxing and reiterates its support for this entity. With a leader of “GGG’s” caliber and experience, the world trusts that Olympic boxing will regain its dignity, prestige, and its rightful place at the heart of the sporting movement.

Congratulations and the best of success, President Golovkin!
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