Gennady Golovkin has surprised a lot of people in boxing today, as he’s officially announced via social media that he will no longer be working with trainer Abel Sanchez.
“I would like to announce that I have made a major decision for myself and for my career. I want to build on what I have already achieved and continue to better myself,” Golovkin wrote on Instagram. “Therefore, I will not be training with Abel Sanchez. This was not an easy decision for me and it is not a reflection on Abel’s professional abilities. He is a great trainer, a loyal trainer, and a Hall of Fame trainer.
“I will be announcing my new trainer at a later date. But today, I want to thank Abel for the lessons he taught me in boxing.”
Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO) is set to return to action on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, facing Steve Rolls in a matchup that has drawn a ton of criticism. The fight will be Golovkin’s debut on DAZN, and his first outing since last September’s controversial rematch loss to Canelo Alvarez.
