Gennady Golovkin offered to organize a bout in Astana
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Astana mayor Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has received renowned Kazakhstani boxer and WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin in the Kazakh capital today.
The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere. Adilbek Dzhaksybekov wished Gennady Golovkin further success in his sports career and noted his personal contribution to popularization of sport in Kazakhstan. Mr. Dzhaksybekov underscored that Golovkin's victories abroad add to Kazakhstan and Astana's international image and set a good example for the younger generation. He also offered Golovkin to organize one of his bouts in Astana. "We have discussed the organization of a bout in Astana next year. Hopefully this initiative will get support. This will be a huge present for Astana residents," the boxer said.