Boxing legend Gennadiy Golovkin will run to become president of new federation World Boxing as he looks to continue the campaign to preserve the sport's Olympic status.

Boxing was removed from the programme for LA 2028 after former governing body, the IBA, was expelled from the Olympic movement.

World Boxing was formed to save the sport's place in the Games and managed to gain recognition in time for the next Olympics, restoring boxing for LA 2028.

Announcing his candidacy, Golovkin wrote on social media: "If elected I will work to ensure boxing's Olympic future, restore global confidence, and guarantee that every federation, coach and athlete has a fair chance to grow.

"Our mission is clear: to achieve full IOC recognition and to confirm boxing's place at the Olympic Games in Los Ange

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