Former middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin hasn’t fought since his heated trilogy against Canelo Alvarez concluded on September 17, 2022.

Golovkin (42-2-1, 37 KOs) has since moved on to spearhead projects across amateur boxing. Last month, Golovkin declared his candidacy to become President of World Boxing, and he’ll find out if he’s the man for the job once the votes are tallied Sunday in Rome.

“Triple G” Golovkin, who’ll turn 44 in April and is eligible for induction for the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, is not ruling out a return to the ring, either.

"Most likely, if my candidacy is successful, then I will probably announce officially that I have finished with boxing and ended my career," Golovkin told BBC Sport.

"Although ... there is always a possibility. Since I always keep in shape and lead an athletic lifestyle, the option of fighting again is not out of the question."

In recent years, Golovkin has served as the President of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee and as the Chair of World Boxing’s Olympic Commission.

After momentarily finding itself on the ropes, boxing will be a part of the 2028 Olympics program in Los Angeles, it was announced in March. The sweet science’s long-term future in the Summer Games, however, is uncertain, and that’s an issue Golovkin wants to fix.

"Boxing has always been an integral part of my life, and right now, the position Olympic boxing is in is unacceptable," said Golovkin.

"This is a very dangerous situation, and I feel a tremendous desire to help, because there is a real threat that it will not be included in the Olympics after LA28.

"I call on all boxing fans, everyone who cares about this sport, to support amateur boxing. Everything starts here."