Victory for our native land! Golovkin speaks to the Kazakhstani populace following their triumphant conflict
Gennady Golovkin Triumphs in Third Trilogy Fight Against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez
Gennady Golovkin, the current IBF and IBO middleweight champion, dedicated his latest victory to Kazakhstan on their Independence Day. On August 19, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Golovkin secured a technical knockout against Kamil Sheremet in the seventh round, marking a significant milestone in his career.
The fight, part of the highly anticipated trilogy against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, ended in a decisive victory for the Mexican boxer in their previous encounter. However, this time around, the scores were 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of Canelo Alvarez, who retained the undisputed super middleweight title.
The trilogy, which began in 2017, is considered one of boxing’s great rivalries. The first fight was a controversial twelve-round split draw, while the second ended with Canelo winning a majority decision. This third encounter, held at super middleweight, saw Canelo Alvarez decisively win the trilogy fight.
Golovkin, who has a professional record of 41 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, has expressed his readiness to take on the winner of the "Canelo" - Smith fight. Among the first to congratulate him after the fight were Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, the First President of Kazakhstan, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Nazarbayev, proud of Golovkin's sporting achievements, spirit, and will to win, considers Golovkin's latest victory an excellent gift to all Kazakhstanis on Independence Day. He expressed confidence that Golovkin will continue his path to victory.
Golovkin, in his post-fight interview, congratulated his fellow countrymen on Independence Day and expressed his gratitude for the support he received throughout his career. He dedicated his victory to Kazakhstan and expressed his determination to continue his journey in boxing.
The fight event was broadcast on DAZN PPV across several countries, including the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, with pricing details specific to subscribers. A post on the Twitter account of the promotional organization DAZN, where Golovkin performs, asked fans who they would like to see as Golovkin's next opponent, and most commenters wrote "Canelo."
As the dust settles on this epic trilogy, Golovkin remains undeterred and ready for his next challenge. The boxing world eagerly awaits the next move in this thrilling rivalry.
Golovkin, amidst congratulations from Kazakhstan's leaders, expressed his readiness to face the winner of the upcoming "Canelo" - Smith fight, hinting at a potential return to sports competition against his long-standing rival, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. As fans eagerly await the next move in this boxing rivalry, the sporting world anticipates another clash between these two formidable fighters.
