Gennady Golovkin is a Kazakhstani professional boxer who is a two-time unified champion, having held the IBF title since 2019 and the WBA (Super) title since April 2022. Between 2014 and 2018, he held the unified WBA (Super), WBC, and IBF titles.
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Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Gennady Golovkin |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 Years Old |
| Nick Name | GGG (“Triple G”) |
| Birth Date | April 8, 1982 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Boxer |
| Place Of Birth | Karaganda, Kazakh SSR |
| Nationality | Kazakhstani |
| Birth Nation | Soviet Union |
| Father | Gennady |
| Mother | Elizaveta |
| Ethnicity | Kazakh-Korean-Russian |
| Brothers | Sergey, Vadim, and Max |
| University | Karagandy State University Athletics and Sports Department |
| Religion | Christian |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Source of Wealth | Boxing Career |
| Salary | In Million of Dollars (Annually) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Alina Golovkina |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Son | Vadim |
| Height | 1.79 m |
| Weight | 72 KG |
| Body Type | Muscular and Athletic |
| Reach | 1.78 m |
Gennady Golovkin Age, Biography
Gennady Golovkin was born on April 8, 1982. He is from Karaganda in the Kazakh SSR of the Soviet Union. His parents, Gennady and Elizaveta, gave birth to him. His father was a Russian coal miner, and his mother was a chemical laboratory assistant. In his childhood, he became interested in the world of boxing.
He is Kazakh in nationality and Kazakh-Korean-Russian in ethnicity. He has three brothers: two older brothers named Sergey and Vadim, as well as a twin named Max. When Golovkin was eight years old, Sergey and Vadim encouraged him to start boxing.
In terms of education, he received a degree and a PE teacher qualification from the Karagandy State University Athletics and Sports Department. In November 2002, he was awarded a scholarship through the Olympic Solidarity program.
Gennady Golovkin Height & Weight
Gennady Golovkin is 1.79 meters tall & weighs 72 kilograms. His hair is brown, and his eyes are dark brown. His physique is athletic and muscular. He has a healthy body and regularly exercises to keep it that way. His greatest reach is 70 inches (178 cm).
Gennady Golovkin’s Wife
Gennady Golovkin has a wife. On July 7, 2007, he married his lovely wife, Alina Golovkina. Their marriage produced a son, Vadim Golovkina, and a daughter. His son is in first grade. With the passage of time, the marriage is still going strong.
Gennady Golovkin’s Net Worth 2024
Gennady Golovkin is a professional boxer with a net worth of $30 million as of February 2024. He currently holds the WBA (Super), IBO, and IBF middleweight titles and is ranked #10 on ESPN’s list. His two fights against Saul Canelo Alvarez were his most lucrative. The first one netted him a reported $5 million, rising to $22 million when PPV revenue is factored in. His main source of wealth is his boxing career, and he currently lives a lavish lifestyle. Throughout his career, he has had sponsorship deals with Nike, Hublot, and Tecate.
