Golovkin is renowned for his exceptional power, technical proficiency, and relentless pressure fighting style, making him one of the most feared middleweights of his era.

He boasts an impressive amateur record, including a gold medal at the 2003 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics.

In 2024, Golovkin was appointed to lead World Boxing's efforts to secure the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, reflecting his commitment to the future of boxing.

As of December 2024, Golovkin has not officially announced his retirement from professional boxing, leaving open the possibility of future bouts.

WBA (Super) Middleweight Champion (2014-2018)

WBC Middleweight Champion (2016-2018)

IBF Middleweight Champion (2015-2018, 2019-2022)

Held multiple middleweight world championships between 2014 and 2023.

Known for his formidable punching power, with a knockout ratio exceeding 80%.

Represented Kazakhstan in the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning a silver medal in the middleweight division.

Vs. David Lemieux (October 17, 2015): Won by TKO in the 8th round, unifying the IBF and WBA (Super) Middleweight titles.

Vs. Kell Brook (September 10, 2016): Won by TKO in the 5th round, defending his middleweight titles; Brook's corner stopped the fight due to a fractured eye socket.

Vs. Daniel Jacobs (March 18, 2017): Won by unanimous decision, retaining his middleweight titles in a closely contested bout.

Vs. Canelo Álvarez I (September 16, 2017): Fought to a controversial split draw, with many observers believing Golovkin had done enough to win.

Vs. Canelo Álvarez II (September 15, 2018): Lost by majority decision in another closely contested fight, resulting in the loss of his middleweight titles.

Vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko (October 5, 2019): Won by unanimous decision, capturing the vacant IBF Middleweight title in a bout considered by many as one of the best fights of the year.

Vs. Ryota Murata (April 9, 2022): Won by TKO in the 9th round, unifying the IBF and WBA (Super) Middleweight titles.

Vs. Canelo Álvarez III (September 17, 2022): Lost by unanimous decision in a trilogy bout contested at super middleweight for Álvarez's undisputed titles.